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VOLUME 36 • NUMBER 4 THE COMMUNITY FORUM NOVEMBER 27 • 2008 

MALIBUSurfsideNEWS 

MSN/Frank Lamonea 

HAPPY THANKSGIVING 

FRONT PAGE 

RWQCB Gives City More Time to 

Renegotiate Civic Center Solution 

2 

ENTERTAINMENT 

Major Movie Contender Gets the 

Word Out to Viewers and Academy 

5 

EDUCATION 

School District Announces High 

School Development Meeting Dates 

9 

SPOTLIGHT 

Chumash Center Offers Look at the 

Lives of Malibu’s Early Inhabitants 

13 

SPORTS 

Malibu’s U12 AYSO Teams Score 

Big at Championship Playoffs 

17 

THIS WEEK 

Opinion 4 

People 6 

Doings 8 

Notices 10 

Calendar 12 

Puzzle 16 

Sports 17 

Film 18 

Real Estate 19 

Classifieds 22

PAGE 2 MALIBU SURFSIDE NEWS NOVEMBER 27 • 2008 

FrontPAGE 

RWQCB Directs Staff to Renegotiate Malibu Wastewater MOU 

■ Board Uses Threat of Septic Tank Ban to Prod City into Resolving Pollution Issues 

At a Los Angeles Regional 

Water Quality Control 

Board hearing last week, 

members unanimously agreed to 

direct staff to renegotiate the 

memorandum of understanding 

between the City of Malibu and 

the state agency that gives the 

municipality authority to issue 

wastewater discharge permits. 

The board could have terminated 

the agreement on Thursday, 

but didn’t. Instead the panel 

agreed to leave the current MOU 

in place for one year, while the 

two sides renegotiate its terms. 

Revisions could include the 

state agency taking over all commercial 

discharge permits, which 

(Continued on page 14) 

Little Wind Helps Make Short Work of Five-Acre County Line Blaze 

■ Ventura and Los Angeles County Firefighting Personnel Demonstrated Their Readiness 

Los Angeles and Ventura 

County firefighting resources 

were marshaled to the max in 

case a small brush fire in the 

90265 zip code area of Ventura 

County tried to spread east into 

western Malibu. 

What was tentatively dubbed 

the Yellow Fire was reported at 

11:43 a.m. Friday in the 12800 

block of Yellow Hill Road, according 

to the Ventura County 

Fire Department incident log. 

Despite a relative lack of wind, 

by 12:14, the fire was over three 

acres in size. It burned about five 

acres before being brought under 

control by 3 p.m. 

Flames took hold near a large 

house under construction on 

Yellow Hill Road. Initial reports 

were that the fire started when 

sparks from an electric saw ignited 

brush behind the structure. 

Helicopters provided air support 

for ground crews. An Erickson 

Air-Crane was brought in, 

but not used. SuperScoopers 

were also available, if the fire 

the staff has recommended, and 

seeking a legally binding commitment 

from the city to build a 

centralized wastewater treatment 

plant for the Civic Center. 

Another staff recommendation 

adopted by the board is to direct 

its staff to study the possibility of 

a septic tank ban in the city. 

However, executive officer 

Tracy Escogue made the staff’s 

intentions clear on the purpose of 

calling for a prohibition. “The 

prohibition is the stick,” she said, 

to prod city officials to accept the 

terms of the RWQCB staff renegotiating 

a new MOU. 

A ban would be put into place 

so that no new septic systems 

SPARSE TURNOUT—Mayor Pamela Conley Ulich and City 

Manager Jim Thorsen discuss strategy at Thursday’s Regional 

Water Quality Control Board hearing downtown. MSN/Hans Laetz 

would be given permits. The city 

would have to build a treatment 

plant, and a moratorium would 

be in place during the interim. 

The board questioned the staff 

about the boundaries of any sort 

of prohibition. The discussion 

centered on whether the Civic 

Center area would be the focus of 

any such action, as opposed to 

the entire municipality. 

RWQCB officials also talked 

about how they took septic prohibition 

action in Ventura County. 

The board also heard from 

RWQCB staffers that the matter 

was before the board because of a 

dispute with the city over permitting 

for the Malibu Lumber Yard 

shopping center. 

Some board members appeared 

displeased the matter had to be 

addressed at the board level. 

They told staff they wanted elements 

inserted into a new memo 

of understanding that would 

avoid a similar dispute rising to 

the level of board resolution. 

RWQCB staffers told board 

members that the city had decided 

to issue the discharge permit 

despite calls from RWQCB staff 

that such action should be overseen 

by the state agency. In the 

RWCQB staff report, the state 

agency indicated it would consider 

the city as an illegal discharger 

if it continued to proceed with 

issuing a permit for its shopping 

center. The city has apparently 

relented and the matter has been 

VICINITY—Nearby residents 

shot photos and prepared to 

take action should the flames 

begin to spread away from the 

fire’s starting point behind a 

house under construction on 

Yellow Hill Road. MSN/Suzanne Edgren 

NOVEMBER 27 • 2008 MALIBU SURFSIDE NEWS PAGE 3 

City Council Stalls on 

Buying West End Land 

The Malibu City Council, on a 

4-1 vote with Councilmember 

Andy Stern dissenting, 

didn’t rule out acquiring a 9.8acre 

site currently for sale near 

the intersection of Pacific Coast 

Highway and Heathercliff Road. 

but didn’t indicate it wants to take 

action on a possible purchase. 

A majority of the council 

turned down a motion by Mayor 

Pamela Conley Ulich’s to move 

ahead with purchase of the Point 

Dume parcel on the market for 

$4.2 million. 

Stern said he is adamantly opposed 

to studying, or talking about 

acquiring the vacant acreage, let 

alone considering its purchase. “It 

is the wrong place. It is zoned residential. 

Uses would light up the 

night sky. It would wreck it for 

Bonsall [Drive]. It would be a misplaced 

use of funds,” he said. 

Councilmember Sharon Barov- 

Authorities indicate they have 

charged a former Westlake High 

School student with the seconddegree 

murder of Kaylin Marie 

Mathews, 20, whose body was 

found last July in Lobo Canyon. 

Weston Thomas McCahon, 19, 

who was living in South Lake 

Tahoe when he was arrested on 

Oct. 23, pled not guilty to the 

murder charge at his Nov. 6 

arraignment, according to the Los 

Angeles County District Attorney’s 

office. 

McCahon is accused of giving 

drugs to Mathews and, when she 

overdosed, he allegedly dumped 

sky said she was unwilling to 

commit funds for the purchase 

unless the council could come up 

with a specific use for the land. 

“I hear open space, I hear about 

library, I hear people say they 

don’t want anything built there,” 

she said. “I can’t support it in 

these economic times, especially 

if we don’t do anything about it.” 

The mayor and Councilmember 

Jefferson Wagner urged the 

majority to think in terms of the 

future, with the most important 

thing being acquiring the land at a 

fair market, affordable price, and 

deciding what to do later. 

At a previous meeting, the 

council created a 12-member blue 

ribbon committee, which conducted 

public hearings and decided 

to issue the council a spreadsheet 

listing the potential uses of 

the property. The committee rated 

Man Charged with Murder in 

Lobo Canyon OD Body Dump 

One Year Later—Corral Fire Victims 

Want Their Say at Suspects’ Hearings 

■ Letter-Writing Campaign Urges Conviction of Culprits 

After exactly one year, the 

consequences of the Corral 

Fire that destroyed 53 

homes and burned 4650 acres of 

land are surfacing in a tangible 

manner. On Dec. 5, a preliminary 

hearing for Brian Anderson and 

William Coppock, two of the five 

men charged with causing the 

tragic fire, is slated to take place 

at Van Nuys Superior Court. 

Defendant Brian Franks, originally 

included in the Anderson- 

Coppock action but who is now 

assisting the prosecution, will 

have a probation and sentencing 

hearing on Dec. 11, and defendants 

Eric Ullman and Dean Lavorante, 

being tried on the same 

charges separately, will face arraignment 

on that date as well. 

In an effort to assure that what 

they consider to be justice will be 

served, a group of Corral Canyon 

residents who have been active in 

“Operation Recovery” are undertaking 

a letter-writing campaign 

to Judge Leslie Dunn that encourages 

that all five men be prosecuted 

to the full extent of the law. 

“We’re working on a letterwriting 

campaign to the judge 

and mobilizing people to attend 

the preliminary hearing on Dec. 

5,” Corral resident and Operation 

Recovery organizer Beverly Taki 

said. “The two deputy district attorneys 

came out to meet with us 

since we are considered a victims 

group. We need to write letters to 

the judge to express our feelings 

about the injustice here, and we 

need to get people to go to the 

Van Nuys courthouse.” 

At the Dec. 5 preliminary hearing, 

the District Attorney’s Office 

will present testimony and evi- 

‘Historic’ Malibu High Facade Won’t Escape Demolition 

■ EIR Requirements Are Part of the Preparation Process for BB Projects 

The Santa Monica-Malibu 

Unified School District Board 

approved an agreement with 

PBS & J, the company overseeing 

the Environmental Impact Report 

process at Malibu High School, to 

conduct an archeological survey 

of the project site for the City of 

Malibu Local Coastal Plan. The 

archeological survey is expected 

to cost $9166 and brings the total 

contract amount for PBS&J to 

$513,850. 

The initial EIR states that the 

impact on archeological resources 

and the risk of “directly or indirectly 

destroying a unique paleontological 

resource” are estimated 

to be “less than significant with 

mitigation incorporation.” However, 

the risk of “substantial adverse 

change in the significance 

of a historical resource is listed as 

“potentially significant.” 

(Continued on page 7) 

her body in Lobo Canyon and 

then left Southern California, 

according to a spokesperson for 

the DA. 

“We are alleging McCahon 

gave Mathews OxyContin. She 

overdosed. Bystanders tried to 

assist, but instead he drove off 

with her in her vehicle, then he 

dumped her body in a canyon and 

fled,” added a DA’s spokesperson. 

McCahon is scheduled in court 

for a preliminary hearing on Dec. 

19. He is being held on $1 million 

bail. If convicted he could be sentenced 

from 15 years to life. 

BY BILL KOENEKER 

An historic resources evaluation 

report that was prepared in 

July of 2008 for the Santa Monica–Malibu 

Unified School District 

previously identified the 

front facade of the high school, 

which is scheduled for demolition 

and reconstruction, as “potentially 

eligible for inclusion in the 

California Register of Historic 

Places pursuant to the Register’s 

Criteria, (i.e., associated with 

events that have made a significant 

contribution to the broad 

patterns of local or regional history, 

or the cultural heritage of California 

or the United States) based 

on its association with both the 

history of the school district and 

the history and development of 

the City of Malibu. 

The survey identified the front 

façade as “the primary characterdefining 

architectural feature that 

‘conveys the historical associations 

and significance of this individually 

eligible resource.’” 

The preliminary EIR states that 

“Currently the City of Malibu has 

not included the MHS site on its 

map of culturally sensitive places 

or on any list of locally historic 

properties. 

The board was also asked to 

approve an additional $25,144 to 

the firm of HMC Architects, to 

provide “architectural services for 

participation and support of the 

Environmental Impact Review 

(EIR) work and associated public 

meetings, in conjunction with the 

Measure “BB” construction program, 

in an amount not to exceed 

$25,144, for a total contract 

amount of $4,887,448” according 

to the district. 

“The District will require assistance 

from HMC Architects to 

VISIBLE SCARS—One year after the November 2007 fire, 

burned remains are still part of the landscape. MSN/Frank Lamonea 

dence to show why the defen- a public presence in the courtdants 

should be held to answer room,” Taki said. “The [de- 

for the crimes charged. Taki is fendants] are in the courtroom 

advising Corral residents to send with their families, so we need to 

have an equal force. It will be 

nice to band together as a Malibu 

community that has suffered, primarily 

Corral Canyon.” 

“[It’s] important The court proceedings are but a 

small part of the many problems 

that Corral Canyon residents have 

to have a public been grappling with as a consequence 

of the devastating fire. 

Many who lost their homes are 

presence in the still daunted by the hurdles they 

encounter in rebuilding. 

Jennifer Grossman lost her 

cIcourtroom.” home in last year’s fire and 

recounts the difficulty of first- 

in letters, photographs, videos hand experience with the bureau- 

and any other information to bolcracy of building permits. 

ster their case. 

“I did get all of my permits but 

“It’s still very important to have it’s been a long process,” Grossman 

said. “It took me close to a 

year. I feel that there are a couple 

of issues. First, it takes time, and 

second, there are issues that come 

up that are requirements to get the 

permits, which can be particular- 

provide input, design documents, ly hard.” 

and participation in public meet- On top of the difficulty of reings 

for the EIR process for building her home, Grossman 

Malibu HS. The scope of work said that time has become a major 

was not included in their basic source of pressure as she has to 

services of their original agree- pay rent every month, and that 

ment from HMC did not include comes out of her building reserve. 

these support activities.” However, she is nonetheless 

This was the last board of edu- thankful to have begun the 

cation session for outgoing board- rebuilding process last week. 

member Kathy Wisnicki. Wisnic- “My experience has been long, 

ki’s departure leaves Malibu with- painstaking and difficult,” Grossout 

a representative on the district man said. “But, it’s possible to 

board for the first time in decades. get through it when there are peo- 

The district continues to draw ple who are willing to bend over 

vociferous criticism from Malibu backwards to help other people. 

Park neighbors and community You just need to step forward and 

groups for its apparent failure to communicate.” 

involve the community in the pro- The court appearances are 

ject. 

scheduled for 8:30 a.m. at the Van 

The first of three promised Nuys Superior Court in Depart- 

community meetings is scheduled ment 120 located at 14400 Erwin 

for Dec. 8 at the school. 

Street Mall. 

BY SUZANNE GULDIMANN 

BY NICOLE KLIEST


Town FORUM 

L-E-T-T-E-R-S 

to the 

E-D-I-T-O-R 

BENT HOOPS 

Editor: 

We are having trouble with the rebuilding process in the 

aftermath of last year’s fire. We are going down the same 

roads traveled 30 years ago with less spunk and less junk. 

Although there were many promises by government officials 

and agencies to “help” fire victims, not much assistance 

has been offered. Instead, the building and planning 

department is still demanding that we jump through all the 

hoops we have already jumped through before, and many of 

these hoops are higher and more expensive. And some are 

completely out of reach, and I might add are unnecessary. 

The average homebuilder doesn’t have a chance. Are 

others experiencing the same miserable “service” as we? 

Bill Hardy 

SIGNAL SIGNS 

Editor: 

While I can appreciate and respect Steve Woods’ opposing 

response to my support of the traffic signal being 

installed at Corral, I feel compelled to comment that after 

reading his arguments against the light, it only justifies 

installing the signal even more. 

His concern that there will be an increase in noise from 

screeching tires, metal crashing and a longer commuter 

drive seems to indicate to me that that would be a result of 

drivers going over the posted speed limit, thus endangering 

others in my neck of the woods, no pun intended. 

I have never noticed any of that at the signals of Zumirez, 

Heathercliff or Busch. The only exception is at Kanan 

where impatient drivers without the benefit of a no-turn-onred-arrow 

turn onto PCH from Kanan and cause accidents. 

For those who prefer to drive faster than the posted 50 

mph without the hinderence of traffic signals, I’d suggest 

they take the 101. PCH is a highway, not a freeway. 

Camille Gaon 

RECOVERY PROCESS 

Editor: 

It’s the one year anniversary of the Corral Fire. As we 

reflect on this terrible tragedy that affected our community, 

may we also reflect on the positives that this experience 

has brought to us? Although the year has been tough during 

the rebuilding process both of lives and homes, after 

one year and many man hours of time, we do see new 

growth in the neighborhoods affected by the October/November 

2007 firestorms. 

We see new houses, new lives, new opportunities, new 

tolerances, new knowledge and new relationships, new 

expectations and new goals. Many of us have bonded and 

become not just neighbors, but friends. We have met people 

that we hadn’t known albeit some of those lived right next 

door. We have developed new ways of doing things, perhaps, 

we have a family plan for handling emergencies, and 

some communities have fire safe councils, which are outcomes 

of this tragedy. 

Many are still dealing with the tragedy and there is still 

grief, anger and fear. But, as we connected in the Operation 

Recovery 2007 group meetings, those connections and 

relationships have strengthened most of us. It’s pretty 

amazing what’s happening in the wake of such losses. 

Take a moment and look how we have changed from this 

tragedy. Some of us have developed better problem-solving 

skills, patience has developed, and resiliency is a quality 

that will serve all of us over time. But even being resilient 

doesn’t make someone immune from the emotional highs 

and lows that have accompanied this tragedy. I believe a 

spirit has developed in each of us as we are all now survivors 

of the 2007 Malibu fires. 

How each of us has learned to adapt to tragedy is a 

valuable life lesson. During tragic times, we often have 

opportunities to discover things about ourselves that our 

strengths, abilities that we didn’t know we had within us. 

(Letters are continued on page 11) 

Why does this rain 

seem like the perfect 

compliment to the 

time when we’re 

being thankful? 

Publisher’s NOTEBOOK 

No one wishes more adversity to those who live in 

the recent wildfire areas where denuded hillsides are 

vulnerable to further damage by heavy downpours, 

but the current rainfall is a cause for holiday thanks. 

Although it would take numerous, strong storms in 

rapid succession to make a dent in the state’s current 

drought conditions and reduce the areawide wildfire 

danger, that meteorological scenario might extract too 

high a price from areas that burned this year and last. 

As we sit down to express Thanksgiving gratitude 

with family and friends, the rain is a reminder that, 

despite our exponentially expanding technological 

capability and our myth of human dominance of the 

universe, nature is the arbiter of all life. Members of 

our species appear reluctant to accept, despite one unsuccessful 

clash with the forces of nature after another, 

that they are not the ones who are in charge. 

The potential for another year of drought is not just 

the concern of the farmer and the rancher. It affects 

everyone, as no part of California is immune to wildfire. 

Until the fire danger that is now a constant presence 

is reduced, thousands of lives will be upended 

with a frequency predicated on uncertainty. Humans 

have a responsibility to plan and prepare for the whatever 

happens, but nature always has the last word. 

Yet water is not just a natural phenomenon, it’s also 

a political one, as last week’s Regional Water Quality 

Control Board demonstrated. It’s a toss-up whether 

this approach is Machiavellian or Swiftian, but it is 

tempting to ask whether the City of Malibu isn’t making 

a major policy blunder by not letting the RWQCB 

take over the Civic Center wastewater issue. 

The board certainly couldn’t be able to apply a one- 

Gratitude for 

something that is 

beyond our control 

may be the truest 

form of thanks! 

Water atery y Permutations 

Permutations 

solution-fits-all approach, and try to sewer all of 

Malibu. If central Malibu requires a project, let the 

state propose it, and let the state defend it in court. 

This strategy might temporarily slow some development, 

but a state-of-the-art system could support 

added density, as well as control its location. This 

might result in a superior wastewater solution to anything 

a city could afford, or should have to, as the 

pollution is a regional problem that calls for a regional 

solution. Everyone could then focus on whether 

the proposal accomplishes what we all want—the 

cleanup of Malibu Lagoon and adjacent beaches. 

ANNE SOBLE 

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People&PLACES 

NEWLYWEDS—Jessica Duban, a City of Malibu 

administrative analyst in the planning division, 

married Paul Blair, who works for Breakdown Services, 

on Oct. 18 at a private residence in Calabasas. 

For their honeymoon, the couple went on 

a cruise to the Caribbean. They currently reside in 

Woodland Hills. 

KUDOS—Malibuite David Ben-Yehuda, above, 

right, a ninth grader at Malibu Independent School, 

will be performing as a featured soloist, along with 

Juilliard students, in a recital at the Wall Recital Hall 

in Carnegie Hall on Dec. 17. The 14-year-old pianist 

will be performing selections by Liszt, Bach and Bartok. 

He will also be performing in the Rotunda in 

Steinway Hall in New York on Dec. 14 and on Dec. 

15 at Klavierhaus on a Fazoli concert grand piano. 

He is pictured above with world-renown pianist Lang 

Lang, and his teacher at Juilliard, Julie Jordan. 

❃ ❃ ❃ 

>>>AWARD WINNING— 

Architect and watercolor 

artist David Deyell will 

be the host and guest 

speaker at the Malibu 

Art Association’s holiday 

lunch on Thursday, 

Dec. 4 at Guido’s Malibu, 

3874 Cross Creek 

Rd., from 11:30 a.m.- 

2:30 p.m. Deyell, who 

paints “California style,” 

won “Best of Show” at 

the California Gold 

Coast Watercolor Soci- 

ety and is cofounder of 

the Thousand Oaks 

Plein Air Watercolorists. 

Admission for the lunch 

is $26 each. For more 

information call 310- 

457-3866. 

>>>MAKING MUSIC— 

Singer and musician 

Julia Holland is forming 

the “Malibu Rock 

Choirs,” which will meet 

for rehearsals on Sundays 

at the Malibu Jewish 

Center and Synagogue, 

24855 Pacific 

Coast Hwy. There are 

three groups: the Junior 

Choir for ages four to seven which meets from 3- 

3:45 p.m.; the Youth Choir for ages eight through 

12 meets from 4-5:15 p.m.; and the Community 

Singers for teens and adults meets from 5:30-7:30 

p.m. A longtime Malibu resident, Holland has 

founded and directs several local music and theater 

art programs: The ’Bu Notes, a local women’s 

music ensemble; Malibu Productions, a singer 

mentoring program; and Once Upon a Time Children’s 

Theater. She has also developed music programs 

for local primary schools, as well as Malibu 

High. The Malibu Rock Choirs will perform throughout 

Malibu and the surrounding communities. Registration 

and membership in the choirs is $100 each 

semester. For more information, call 310-429-2665 

or email julia@juliaholland.net. 

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RECOGNITION—Local resident Michael O. 

Johnson, CEO and chairman of Herbalife, was 

recently honored at the 15th annual “Gala for 

the Children” with the Debrah Constance Humanitarian 

Award. He is pictured above with Constance, 

who founded the organization “A Place 

Called Home,” which sponsored the event. 

❃ ❃ ❃ 

BY ROBBY MAZZA


Council Backs Away from 

West Malibu Land Purchase 

the impacts in regard to the 

environment, lights, noise, 

septic, traffic and water and 

forwarded the spreadsheet 

to the council. The committee 

insisted the order of 

uses on the list did not reflect 

a committee recommendation. 

Some council members 

expressed impatience with 

the blue ribbon committee’s 

work. “I am 

disappointed it did not 

come back with information 

from the committee. 

I talked to committee 

members. I am glad 

the city manager talked to 

committee members,” 

added Barovsky. “Six of 

the 12 recommended not 

buying it. The others 

wanted it as open space.” 

Sibert had the same criticism 

of the committee and 

said he thought months ago 

he would have been more 

amenable, but the current 

economic woes have 

changed his viewpoint 

tremendously. Sibert said 

he was interested in going 

forward with negotiations, 

but not for a purchase. 

A heated exchange 

erupted between the mayor 

and Barovsky when she 

insisted a determination of 

use was paramount. 

The mayor said visitor 

serving would be wel- 

(Continued from page 3) 

comed by the California 

Coastal Commission, to 

which Barovsky replied, 

“Do you want a hotel 

there?” 

Conley Ulich shot back, 

“For the record, I do not 

want a hotel there. Be 

cordial.” 

The council never addressed 

the staff information 

about economic 

feasibility. 

The staff reported about 

what seems feasible from a 

financial viewpoint, explaining 

the municipality 

has money saved up for a 

city hall, and that forgoing 

the lease payments it 

currently makes on city 

hall offices could be used 

to pay off building a new 

city hall. 

The staff report also 

indicated there was additional 

funding that could 

be used for a library from 

money owed to the city 

from the county library 

system. 

The other options, such 

as a teen center, emergency 

operations center, or a 

sheriff’s sub-station are 

packaged with no money, 

no set-aside funds, or no 

form of monthly revenue 

stream, making those options 

seem much less 

feasible. 


Ceremony Held for Solstice Bridge Reopening 

CELEBRATION—There 

was a crowd at the official 

reopening of Solstice 

Bridge last week. 

The bridge needed repairs 

after the Corral 

Fire last year, and was 

rebuilt to allow improved 

access to the rich riparian 

habitat of the Solstice 

Canyon watershed. 

Shown above, 

Councilmember Andy 

Stern addresses the 

audience after a formal 

ribbon-cutting and ceremony. 

At left, National 

Park Service Superintendent 

for the Santa 

Monica Mountains NRA 

Woody Smeck talks with 

NPS colleagues Ray 

Sauvajot and Mary Larson. 

MSN Photos/Frank Lamonea


DoINGS 

Malibu High to Present ‘Metamorphoses’ Youth Poetry and Art Contest Has Marine Theme 

ON STAGE—Malibu 

High School’s Theatre 

Department is presenting 

Mary Zimmerman's 

Tony Award-winning 

play “Metamorphoses” 

Thurs., Dec. 4, through 

Sat., Dec. 6 at 7 p.m., 

and on Sun., Dec. 7 at 2 

p.m. at the school, 

30215 Morning View 

Drive. “In this powerful 

and moving adaptation, 

Zimmerman has 

reimagined ten of the 

familiar myths from Ovid’s first-century epic poem for 21st century audiences,” 

stated a press release. “The play gives a contemporary spin to Ovid's tales of 

iconic gods and hapless mortals who struggle with a full range of human emotions—lust, 

greed, envy, love—with the greatest of these being love.” MHS 

director Jodi Plaia has set each one in a different period of human history, to 

underscore the timelessness of the ancient tales. “A cast of 15 talented high 

school actors playing multiple roles makes the gods and mortals of these wellknown 

myths both archetypal and recognizably human,” continued the 

release. Due to the mature themes explored in “Metamorphoses,” director 

Plaia recommends this production for audiences 13 years of age and older. 

Tickets for “Metamorphoses” are $15 for adults and $10 for students/seniors, 

and can be purchased online at http://malibuhigh.smmusd.org, or at the door. 

For further information, 

A Personalized 

Education 

In A Magnificent, 

Natural Setting 

Preschool 

Through 

9th Grade 

Calmont Open House 

Tuesday, December 9, 2008 

10:30 a.m. 

VISIT OUR NEW LOCATION 

1666 Las Virgenes Cyn. Rd. 

Calabasas, CA 91302 

818-880-8820 

call 310- 457-6801. Pictured 

above are Eros 

the god of love, played 

by Nathan Higgins, reconciles 

with Psyche, 

played by Tanner Foster 

in the foreground and 

Laisce McDowell and 

Charlotte Van Ierland in 

the background narrating 

the tale. 

Hello, my name is Giva and I need your help. 

I was abandoned by my owners and had no place to 

live until Dean took me into his shelter. He feeds 

me, takes care of my doctor bills and provides me 

with a comfortable place to live, but we really could 

use your help. There are 31 of us living on his ranch 

in Temecula and Dean works 100 hours a week to 

keep us healthy. He does his best to provide for all 

of us, but the cost of food and medical attention 

keeps rising. 

If you could find it in your heart to help us out and make a tax deductible 

donation for our necessities, we would really appreciate it (Tax ID# 91- 

2063992). We are a 501(c)3 non profit. 

Please make checks payable to Dean’s Horsetown U.S.A., Inc. and mail to: 

Dean’s Horsetown USA , P.O. Box 988, Winchester, CA 92596 

If you would like to reach Dean, you can call at 1 714 299 1122 or email at 

giva1@verizon.net 

The California Coastal 

Commission is holding its 

2009 California Art and 

Poetry Contest for all California 

students in kindergarten 

through 12th grade. 

All entries of art and poetry 

must have a California 

theme. “By encouraging 

youth to reflect on the beauty 

and spirit of California’s 

beaches and ocean, we hope 

to inspire a greater sense of 

stewardship for these natural 

places,” stated a press 

City Sponsoring 

Food Drive 

The City of Malibu’s 

staff is sponsoring a food 

drive to support the Los 

Angeles Regional Food 

Bank. 

Donations of canned 

food, cereal, dry pasta, rice 

and other non-perishable 

items can be left in the 

drop-off boxes at City 

Hall, 23815 Stuart Ranch 

Rd., through Mon., Dec. 1. 

The Food Drive is 

behing held “to help celebrate 

the true meaning of 

the holidays.” 

For more information, 

call 310-456-2489, ext. 

228. 

release. “A population that 

cares about the coast is more 

likely to conserve and protect 

it.” 

Winners will be selected in 

each of four grade level categories: 

kindergarten through 

third grade, fourth through 

sixth grades, seventh though 

ninth and 10th through 12th 

in art and poetry. 

Each winner will receive 

a $100 gift certificate to an 

art supply or book store 

and other prizes. Each win- 

ner’s teacher will receive a 

$40 certificate for educational 

materials. 

All entries must be postmarked 

by Jan. 31, 2009. 


check the website www.coast4u.org, 

call 800- 

262-7848, e-mail coast4u- 

@coastal.ca.gov or write 

to California Coastal 

Commission Art and Poetry 

Contest, 45 Fremont 

St., Ste. 2000, San Francisco, 

CA 94105. 

Docents Needed at Lagoon Museum 

LOCAL HISTORY—The Malibu Lagoon Museum 

and Historic Adamson House, a California state 

park, has openings for volunteer docents. Training 

sessions will offer the history of this site from 

1892, and tour tips for the house, gardens and 

children's exploration of the lagoon. One may also 

choose to tend the museum gift shop. Volunteers 

will dedicate two tour days each month—Wed. 

through Sat., 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. There is a $40 fee 

for course materials and museum membership. 

For more information, call 310-456-8432 or visit 

www.adamsonhouse.org. 

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recently to let readers know about? Let us help you spread the word to all 

your friends and neighbors. Submit items by Friday to Doings at the Malibu 

Surfside News, P.O. Box 903, Malibu, CA 90265, send by fax to 310-457- 

9908, or email us at news@malibusurfsidews.com. 

BY ROBBY MAZZA


Malibu Middle and High School Campus Improvements 

Project Approval Process Schedule 

California Environmental Quality Act, 

Environmental Impact Report (“EIR”) 

9/24/08 Scoping Meeting Notice of 

Preparation/Initial 

Study issued for comment 

10/27/08 End of fomal comment 

period on the Notice of 

Preparation and Initial Study 

12/8/08 Outreach meeting: 

(6:30 p.m. to 8 p.m. Project Elements 

MMHS Auditorium) 

Project Summary 

As part of the $268-million Measure BB Bond program 

approved in 2006, the Santa Monica-Malibu Unified 

School District is proposing the Malibu Middle and High 

School Campus Improvements Project (“Project”), 

which will be located on the existing Malibu Middle and 

High School campus at 30215 Morning View Drive in 

the City of Malibu. The middle and high school programs 

share core facilities. The Project consists of the 

following: 

• Replacement of Building A (Library and computer 

labs) and Buildings B & C (Administrative Offices) with 

a new 2-story building providing 7 new general classrooms 

and 3 new science labs for the middle school 

program; 2 computer labs; a library with a high-tech 

classroom and multi-media center, and administrative 

offices and support spaces. 

• Renovated Building E providing 2 new and 10 modernized 

classrooms for the middle school program; one 

substandard classroom will be converted to a Faculty 

Lounge. 

• Existing High School Commons will be restored by 

removing 3 existing relocatable classrooms. 

Existing Middle School Commons will be modernized. 

• A new, additional 110-space parking lot. 

• A reconfigured parking lot with 57 spaces and two dropoff/pick-up 

areas. 

• A resurfaced athletic field with synthetic turf and a 

new concession stand. 

• Permanent athletic field lighting to replace the temporary 

lighting. 

• Permanent bleachers to replace the temporary 

bleachers on the east side of the athletic field. 

• Two new unlighted tennis courts. 

• Upgraded ventilation in the competition gym locker 

rooms. 

The current construction budget for the proposed Project 

is $ 30,375,000. 

In addition, the campus will be upgraded with increased 

bandwidth for internet access, technology system and 

network improvements. 

Project Objectives 

The Project will improve the campus’ safety and modernize 

outdated existing facilities. In addition, the Project 

will improve the organization of the overall campus. 

The Project will meet these goals through the following 

objectives: 

• Provide the new building and update remaining 

buildings with current fire and life safety systems 

and technology infrastructure. 

• Remove asbestos and other hazardous building 

materials. 

12/15/08 Outreach Meeting: 

(6:30 p.m. to 8 p.m. Traffic and Parking 

MMHS Auditorium) 

1/14/09 Outreach Meeting: 

(TBD) Athletic facilities and field lighting 

1/27/09 Outreach Meeting: 

(TBD) Project Design and 

Sustainability Features 

Feb. 2009 Outreach Meeting: 

(TBD) Overall Project, 

open issues, if needed 

• Provide a reconstructed library and administration 

offices that meet the District’s standards and the 

school’s needs. 

• Expand the library to include computer services. 

• Improve campus circulation including drop-off /pick-up 

areas and additional parking. 

• Replace temporary relocatable classrooms with stateof-the 

art permanent classrooms. 

• Separate the middle school and high school classrooms 

and restore separate commons for each program. 

• Provide enhanced athletic and recreational opportunities 

for both the students and Malibu communities. 

• Enhance the overall learning environment at the 

school, including integration of sustainable design principles. 

Environmental Review of the Project 

Notice of Preparation/Initial Study. As required by 

law, the District, as the lead agency, is responsible for 

the preparation and certification of an EIR for the Project. 

The EIR will disclose the District’s analysis of the 

potential impacts to the environment as a result of the 

Project. The first step in the EIR process was taken by 

filing of the Notice of Preparation/Initial Study 

(“NOP/IS”) on September 11, 2008 and holding a public 

scoping meeting on September 24, 2008. An 

extended comment period on the NOP/IS was provided, 

which ended on October 27, 2008. 

Draft EIR. The next step in the EIR process is the 

preparation and release of the Draft EIR for public comment. 

Areas studied will include air quality, aesthetics, 

biological resources, cultural resources, geology and 

soils, hazards, hazardous materials, hydrology, land 

use, light and glare, noise, parking, recreation, traffic, 

utilities, and water quality. The District is consulting 

with public agencies such as the City of Malibu and the 

Los Angeles Regional Water Quality Control Board to 

ensure a comprehensive impact analysis. Moreover, 

the District is meeting with Malibu Middle and High 

School parents and other representative community 

groups and members. Additional consultation with the 

Malibu community, including residents in the vicinity of 

the campus, is being planned. Outreach meetings will 

be held on specific topics, as well as the overall Project. 

The attached list provides the current anticipated 

schedule of meeting topics, times, and locations. 

The District’s process is intended to provide the community 

with opportunities to examine the Project in 

depth and to collaborate on mitigating any significant 

environmental impacts that might otherwise occur. 

Once the District has conducted its consultation with 

the public agencies and the community, it will prepare 

and release the Draft EIR for additional public comment. 

During this comment period, the District will hold 

a public hearing to solicit public comment on the Pro- 

Spring 2009 Issue Draft EIR for public 

review and comment 

Spring 2009 Public Hearing on Draft EIR 

Spring 2009 Public Hearing and Board 

of Education Meeting to 

consider Project approval 

and Final EIR certification 

Coastal Development Permit (CDP) 

TBD Project approval and EIR 

certification by Board prior to 

CDP approval. 

Santa Monica-Malibu Unified School District Malibu Middle and High School 

Campus Improvements Project Approval Process Summary 

ject’s environmental analysis. 

Final EIR. Once the comment period on the Draft EIR 

ends, the District will analyze the comments received 

and prepare responses to them to include in the Final 

EIR. A public hearing will held on the Final EIR before 

the District’s Board of Education considers certification 

of the Final EIR and Project approval at a regularly 

scheduled Board of Education Meeting in the spring of 

2009. A notice of when this hearing/meeting is set will 

be made. 

Coastal Development Permit 

The Project site is located in the City of Malibu within 

the California Coastal Zone. Under the requirements of 

the California Coastal Act of 1976, the District will need 

to obtain a coastal development permit for the Project. 

The District is preparing its application for the permit 

and is working closely with the City of Malibu’s staff to 

ensure that the Project’s EIR conforms to the requirements 

of the Local Coastal Plan. The District’s intent is 

to integrate the public participation and review of the 

EIR and coastal development permit processes as 

much as possible. 

Anticipated Construction Schedule 

The current construction plan is structured in two major 

parts: 

Installation of temporary classrooms, library, administrative 

offices, and on-site parking. If the EIR and coastal 

development permit approvals are obtained, construction 

is expected to begin in 2009 and last one year. 

Replacement of existing library, classrooms, and 

administrative offices with new structures, technology, 

site improvements and infrastructure. Install the athletic 

field improvements and remaining improvements. 

Construction is expected to begin in late 2010 and last 

up to three years. 

More Information 

The District website www.smmusd.org includes additional 

information about the Measure BB program as 

well as the previously published notices. Public notices 

concerning informational meetings and the formal public 

review processes will be posted and updated periodically. 

The primary District contact for this Project is: 

Janece L. Maez, Assistant Superintendent, 

Business and Fiscal Services 

Chief Financial Officer, Santa Monica Malibu 


1651 Sixteenth Street, Santa Monica, CA 

90404 

jan.maez@smmusd.org


A Matter of PUBLIC RECORD 

ORDINANCE NO. 331 

AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF 

MALIBU ADOPTING REVISED LOCAL COASTAL PROGRAM 

AMENDMENT NO. 05-002, AMENDING THE SINGLE-FAMILY 

MEDIUM ZONING DISTRICT TO INCLUDE A 45 FOOT MINI- 

MUM LOT STANDARD FOR BEACHFRONT LOTS AND 

INCORPORATING THE COASTAL COMMISSION SUGGEST- 

ED MODIFICATIONS FOR A MALIBU BAY COMPANY OVER- 

LAY DISTRICT (30732 PACIFIC COAST HIGHWAY) 

THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF MALIBU DOES ORDAIN 

AS FOLLOWS: 

Section 1. Recitals. 

A. On July 29, 2005, the Malibu Bay Company applied for a Coastal 

Development Permit (CDP No. 05-136) with a Local Coastal Program 

Amendment request (LCPA No. 05-002) to subdivide into four lots a 

2.08 acre parcel located at 30732 Pacific Coast Highway. 

B. On January 22, 2007, the City Council held a duly noticed public 

hearing at which time it adopted Resolution No. 06-14, approving an 

amendment of the Malibu Local Coastal Program (LCP) Local Implementation 

Plan (LIP) and directing staff to submit Local Coastal Program 

Amendment (LCPA) No. 05-002 to the California Coastal Commission 

(CCC) for certification and introduced Ordinance No. 304 

approving an amendment to the LIP, which was subsequently adopted 

on February 12, 2007. 

C. On March 6, 2007, the LCPA was submitted to the CCC. On 

March 20, 2007, the submittal, identified by the CCC as LCPA 1-07, 

was reviewed by Commission staff and determined to be complete. 

D. At the June 14, 2007 CCC hearing, the Commission extended the 

deadline to act on LCPA 1-07 for a period of one year. 

E. On June 11, 2008, the CCC conditionally certified LCPA No. 05- 

002 subject to certain terms and modifications as set forth in the Resolution 

of Certification adopted by the CCC on June 11, 2008. 

F. On August 19, 2008, the City received said Resolution of Certification. 

G. On October 2, 2008, a one-quarter page public hearing notice for 

a City Council meeting to be held on October 27, 2008 was published 

in a newspaper of general circulation within the City. In addition, the 

notice was mailed to interested parties, pertinent agencies, and to all 

property owners and occupants within a 500 foot radius of the subject 

property. 

H. On October 27, 2008, the City Council held a duly noticed public 

hearing. 

Section 2. Environmental Review and Mitigated Negative Declaration. 

In accordance with the California Environmental Quality Act, Section 

21080.9, approval by a local agency as necessary for the preparation 

and adoption of a Local Coastal Program is statutorily exempt from the 

requirements of the California Environmental Quality Act Nevertheless, 

in the interest of fostering the most informed decision-making process 

practicable, and without waiving the applicable statutory exemption, 

staff prepared a Revised Mitigated Negative Declaration in connection 

with the project which includes an analysis of LCPA 05-002. The 

Revised Mitigated Negative Declaration was certified by this Council on 

January 22, 2007 upon adoption of Resolution No. 07-07. The 

Revised Mitigated Negative Declaration satisfies any obligation the City 

may have pursuant to CEQA Guideline section 15252. 

Section 3. Local Coastal Program Amendment No. 05-002 Findings. 

The City of Malibu Local Coastal Program Amendment No. 05-002 

involves changes to the Local Implementation Plan (LIP) of the certified 

Local Coastal Program. Amendments to the LIP are identified in Section 

4 of this ordinance. Pursuant to LIP Section 19.6, the City Council 

hereby finds as follows. 

A. The proposed amendments to the LIP meet the requirements 

of, and are in conformance with the policies and requirements of Chapter 

3 of the California Coastal Act. The proposed amendment does not 

change any land uses in the residentially zoned area; it primarily 

changes the lot width requirement so that the lot sizes are consistent 

with similarly zoned parcels. 

B. The amendments to the LIP meet the requirements of, and 

are in conformance with the goals, objectives and purposes of the LCP. 

C. The adoption of the LIP amendments would not impede the 

implementation of goals or polices of the City of Malibu’s General Plan 

as the amendment conforms the subject parcel to the same standards 

to which neighboring parcels are already developed. 

Section 4. Local Coastal Program Local Implementation Plan 

Amendment No. 05-002. 

A. Section 3.3.B(3) (Single Family Zone Lot Development Criteria) of 

the LIP is hereby amended to read as follows: 

3. Lot Development Criteria 

All new lots created within the SF District shall comply with the 

following criteria: 

a. Minimum Lot Area. All new parcels created within the SF District 

shall comply with the minimum corresponding SF designation 

indicated on the Zoning Map as follows: 

i. SF-L: 0.5 unit per acre 

ii. SF-M: 1 unit per 0.25 acre 

1. Beachfront: 1 unit per 0.25 acre 

b. Minimum Lot Width: 80 feet 

1. Beachfront Minimum Lot Width: 45 feet 

c. Minimum Lot Depth: 120 feet 

1. Beachfront Minimum Lot Depth: 120 feet 

B. Section 3.4.2 (Overlay Districts Specific to Future Developments) 

is hereby added to read as follows: 

H. Malibu Bay Company Overlay District (30732 Pacific Coast 

Highway/APN 4469-026-005) 

The Residential Property Development and Design Standards 

contained in Section 3.6 of the Malibu LIP, as well as all other 

applicable LCP provisions, shall apply, unless specifically modified 

by standards detailed in this Section (3.4.2.A). In addition, the 

following special site-specific regulations shall apply to the subject 

property. 

1. Public View Corridors 

As a condition of approval of, and prior to issuance of a coastal 

development permit for, subdivision of the subject property, the 

following restrictions shall be imposed, and the applicant shall be 

required to demonstrate that the land owner has executed and 

recorded a deed restriction that reflects the following restrictions: 

(a) No less than 20% of the lineal frontage of each created parcel 

of the subdivision shall be maintained as one contiguous public 

view corridor in the location shown on Exhibit A. The view corridor 

may not be split or reconfigured. 

(b) No portion of any structure shall extend into the view corridor 

above the elevation of Pacific Coast Highway. 

(c) Any fencing across the view corridor shall be visually 

permeable, and any landscaping within the view corridor shall 

include only low-growing species that will not block or obscure 

bluewater views. 

(d) Vegetation between Pacific Coast Highway and the on-site 

access road that is within the public view corridors shall include 

only low-growing species that will not block or obscure bluewater 

views. 

2. View Corridor 



applicant shall be required to remove all existing obstructions 

between Pacific Coast Highway and the on-site access road that 

are within the required public view corridors, including vegetation 

that is over two feet in height above the elevation of Pacific Coast 

Highway and any fencing or gates that are not visually permeable. 

3. Revised Dune Habitat Restoration Plan 



applicant shall be required to submit, for review and approval by 

the City Biologist, a revised “Restoration Plan for Coastal 

Foredunes, 30732 Pacific Coast Highway” (Read, 2005), that 

incorporates the following changes and additions: 

a. All restoration plants and seeds shall consist of local 

genotypes. Propagules shall be collected on the project site or 

from elsewhere along the coast of northern Los Angeles 

County or southern Ventura County, as close as feasible to 

the project site. 

b. The use of a temporary irrigation line system shall be omitted. 

Rather, restoration seeds/plants shall be planted during the 

rainy season. If rainfall is not sufficient and additional irrigation 

is determined necessary for successful plant establishment, 

only hand watering may be conducted. 

c. The planting plan shall be revised to include all disturbed dune 

habitat areas as identified in the dune habitat delineation contained 

in the “Biological Resources Assessment,” by Hamilton 

et al., dated March 6, 2008. 

d. A maximum of two (2), three-foot wide pathways through the 

dunes may be established within the dune restoration area, 

and may only be sited in the area of the existing paths per Figure 

2 of the Restoration Plan. 

e. Symbolic fencing (post and rope) along the two allowed path 

ways within the restoration area shall be installed to clearly 

delineate pathways from restoration areas. 

f. The root barrier element of the Restoration Plan shall be omitted. 

g. Rear yard fencing shall be installed to delineate developed/ 

setback areas from ESHA/restoration areas. 

4. Dune Habitat Restoration Plan Implementation 

As a condition of approval of the subdivision of the subject 

property, the applicant shall be required to implement the 

Revised Dune Habitat Restoration Plan required pursuant to Part 3 

above. Restoration shall commence immediately after issuance of the 

coastal development permit. If permit issuance does not correspond 

with the rainy season, restoration shall commence during the next 

rainy season following coastal development permit issuance. 

5. Rear Setback 

The following standard shall replace the rear setback standards for 

beachfront parcels in Malibu LIP Sections 3.6 (G3) and 3.6 (G4): 

Rear Setback 

New development, including dwellings, decks, patios, etc. shall 

provide a rear setback that is the most landward of either: 1) the 

appropriate structure or deck stringline; or 2) no less than 5 feet 

landward of the landwardmost limit of dune ESHA, which is shown 

on Exhibit B. 

Separate stringline standards apply to dwellings and decks, as follows: 

a. Dwellings. For a dwelling, new construction shall not extend 

seaward of a stringline drawn from a point on the closest 

upcoast and downcoast dwelling. The stringline point shall be 

located on the nearest adjacent corner of the upcoast and 

downcoast dwelling. 

b. Decks and patios. For a deck or patio, new construction 

shall not extend seaward of a stringline drawn from a point on 

the closest upcoast and downcoast deck or patio. The stringline 

point shall be located on the nearest adjacent corner of 

the upcoast and downcoast deck or patio. 

The variance provisions of Malibu LIP Section 13.26 shall not 

apply to the rear setback requirements of the Malibu Bay Company 

(30732 Pacific Coast Highway) Overlay. 

6. Open Space Conservation Easement 

No development, as defined in Section 2.1 of the Malibu LIP, shall 

occur within the area of the subject property located between the 

landwardmost limit of ESHA and the ambulatory seawardmost 

limit of dune vegetation, which is generally shown on Exhibit B, 

except for dune habitat restoration, the use and maintenance of a 

maximum of two 3-feet wide pathways, and symbolic fencing to 

delineate the two pathways. 



applicant shall be required to demonstrate that the land owner has 

executed and recorded a document in a form and content acceptable 

to the Coastal Commission, irrevocably offering to dedicate 

(or grant an easement) to a public agency or private association 

approved by the Coastal Commission, an open space conservation 

easement over the area described in the prior paragraph 

(“open space conservation easement area”), for the purpose of 

habitat protection. The recorded easement document shall include 

a formal legal description of the entire property; and a metes and 

bounds legal description and graphic depiction, prepared by a 

licensed surveyor, of the open space conservation easement area, 

as generally shown on Exhibit B. The recorded document shall 

reflect that no development shall occur within the open space 

easement area except as otherwise set forth in this permit condition. 

The offer shall be recorded free of prior liens and encum 

brances which the Coastal Commission determines may affect the 

interest being conveyed. 

C. Section 6.5(E) (Ocean Views) of the LIP is hereby amended to read 

as follows: 

6. New subdivisions of beachfront residential parcels, where 

structures cannot be sited or designed below road grade, 

shall ensure that no less than 20% of the lineal frontage of 

each newly created parcel shall be maintained as one contiguous 

public view corridor (even if the resultant lots are 50 feet or 

less in width). The view corridors of the newly created parcels 

shall be contiguous to the maximum extent feasible in order to 

minimize impacts to public views of the ocean. This requirement 

shall be a condition of permit approval for subdivision of 

a beachfront property. 

D. The Exhibits in the LIP are hereby amended to include a map of 

Malibu Bay Company Overlay District (30732 Pacific Coast Highway/APN 

4469-026-005). The map is attached as Exhibit B. 

Section 5. Approval of Local Coastal Program Amendment No. 05-002 

A. Pursuant to the California Coastal Commission’s Administrative 

Regulations Section 13544.5, the LCP amendment certification 

shall not be deemed final and effective until all of the following occur: 1) 

the City Council: a) acknowledges receipt of the Commission’s resolution 

of certification, including any terms or modifications suggested for 

final certification; b) accepts and agrees to any such terms and modifications 

and takes whatever formal action is required to satisfy the terms 

and modifications; and c) agrees to issue coastal development permits 

for the total area included in the certified Local Coastal Program; 2) the 

Executive Director determines in writing that the City’s action is legally 

adequate to satisfy any specific requirements set forth in the Commission’s 

certification order and the Director reports the determination to the 

Commission at its next regularly scheduled meeting; 3) if the Director 

finds that the City’s action does not conform to the Commission’s order, 

the Commission shall review the City action as if it were a resubmittal; 

and 4) notice of the certification shall be filed with the Secretary of the 

Resources Agency for posting and inspection. 

(Notices are continued on page 15)


Longtime Local Journalist Leaves 

Local journalist Jonathan 

Friedman, whose edgy writing 

style and muckraking 

earned the respect of all 

political factions in Malibu, 

is starting a new career. 

“I am leaving journalism,” 

said Friedman, who 

also previously worked in 

radio. He announced that 

he is taking a job at PCR 

Services, Corporation. 

PCR, on its Web site, describes 

itself as “in the 

business of environmental 

management and compliance,” 

with “diverse practices 

in environmental planning 

and documentation, biological 

services, air quality, 

environmental and architectural 

acoustics” in 

planning “from a single lot 

to an entire county.” 

Friedman, who was described 

as among the first to 

L-E-T-T-E-R-S 

transition the local weekly 

news cycle into more frequent 

segments with online 

reporting, may be the only 

journalist to have receive a 

commendation from the 

seemingly media-averse 

Malibu City Council. 

Members praised Friedman 

at this week’s meeting 

for six years of community 

reportage, including his 

coverage of local fires. 

The Culver City resident 

was then invited to speak 

before the council and said, 

“I have enjoyed my time 

here. There is never a dull 

moment, even in a city this 

small.” 

When applause broke 

out, Councilmember Sharon 

Barovsky quipped, “Are 

we applauding because he 

is leaving?” 


(Letters are continued from page 4) 

As we close this anniversary and reflect on our 

experiences one year ago and those challenges and hurdles 

that were accomplished in this past year, I encourage each 

of us to think about our individual internal powers and how 

this experience may have better prepared each of us for the 

future challenges we all find in this place called life. 

Beverly Taki 

Operation Recovery 2007 Chair 

(Letters are continued on page 18) 

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING 

CITY OF MALIBU 

CITY COUNCIL 

MODERNIZATION—The new Santa Monica Community College quad 

features a palm-lined promenade with fountains. The four-acre park-like 

quadrangle connects to the new humanities and social science building. 

Malibuites interested 

in how their Measure 

U tax dollars 

are being put to work are 

being invited to the dedication 

of the major facelift 

of the Santa Monica College 

main campus the money 

has funded. 

A new quad and humanities 

and social science 

The Malibu City Council will hold a public hearing on MONDAY, December 8, 2008, at 6:30 

p.m. in the Council Chambers, Malibu City Hall, 23815 Stuart Ranch Road, Malibu, CA, 

for the project identified below. 

Local Coastal Program Amendment No. 08-001 – An Amendment to the Local Coastal 

Program Land Use Plan and Local Implementation Plan to Permit the Construction of New 

Staircases on Bluff Faces which Contain Easements No Wider Than 10 Feet and that the 

Use of Such Easements is Limited to Ingress and Egress 

Applicant: Richard Scott 

Location: Citywide 

City Planner: Stephanie Danner, Senior Planner 

310-456-2489, extension 276 

Pursuant to the authority and criteria contained in the California Environmental Quality Act 

(CEQA), the Planning Division has analyzed the proposal as described above. In 

accordance with Public Resources Code Section 21080.9 and CEQA Guideline 15265, 

approval by a local agency as necessary for the preparation and adoption of a Local Coastal 

Program is statutorily exempt from the requirements of CEQA. Nonetheless, pursuant to 

Section 15270 of the CEQA Guidelines, CEQA does not apply to projects which a public 

agency rejects or disapproves. 

A written staff report will be available at or before the hearing. Following an oral staff report 

at the beginning of the hearing, the applicant may be given up to 15 minutes to make a 

presentation. Any amount of that time may be saved for rebuttal. All other persons wishing 

to address the Council will be provided up to three minutes to address the Council. These 

time limits may be changed at the discretion of the Council. At the conclusion of the 

testimony, the Council will deliberate and its decision will be memorialized in a written 

resolution. This amendment must be certified by the California Coastal Commission before it 

takes effect. 

Copies of all related documents are available for review at City Hall during regular business 

hours. Written comments may be presented to the City Council at any time prior to the 

close of the public hearing. 

IF YOU CHALLENGE THE CITY’S ACTION IN COURT, YOU MAY BE LIMITED TO 

RAISING ONLY THOSE ISSUES YOU OR SOMEONE ELSE RAISED AT THE PUBLIC 

HEARING DESCRIBED IN THIS NOTICE, OR IN WRITTEN CORRESPONDENCE 

DELIVERED TO THE CITY, AT OR PRIOR TO THE PUBLIC HEARING. 

If there are any questions regarding this notice, please contact Stephanie Danner, Senior 

Planner, at 310-456-2489, ext. 276. 

_____________________________________ 

Stacey Rice, Ph.D., AICP, Planning Manager 

Publish Date: November 27, 2008 

SMC’s Two-Year Campus Strives for Full-Fledged University Look 

building are the centerpieces 

of the new look and 

modernization that the 

college district says it 

hopes will lead to a “more 

rewarding experience for 

students [and] enhance 

their education.” 

The dedication ceremony 

is set for 3 p.m. on Wednesday, 

Dec. 3, at the Quad. 

“We’re getting tremendous 

feedback on the 

Quad, and people like the 

indoor-outdoor and airy 

feel of the HSS Building,” 

said Greg Brown, director 

of facilities planning. 

“The Quad gives the 

college a finished feel, a 

university feel, and students 

have been using it to 



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study, relax, visit with 

friends, listen to outdoor 

concerts and more.” 

The four-acre Quad 

opened in late August at the 

start of the current semester. 

The $9 million project, 

funded by Measure U, the 

SMC bond approved by 

voters in 2002, features a 

promenade of pavers lined 

by palm trees and flanked 

by two large water fountains. 

The $26.6 million HSS 

Building was constructed in 

two phases—the north wing 

opened in fall 2006 and the 

south wing in fall 2007. The 

53,000-square-foot complex, 

which faces onto the 

Quad, is connected with 

pedestrian bridges and 

walkways. 

Funding for the HSS 

Building came from four 

sources: City of Santa 

Monica Earthquake Redevelopment 

Project funds 

($10.2 million), Federal 

Emergency Management 

Agency ($3.08 million), 

the state ($4.4 million), and 

Measure U, the 2002 Santa 

Monica-Malibu bond 

measure ($8.9 million). 

For more information 

about the dedication ceremony, 

call 310-434-4303. 




Local Coastal Program Amendment No. 08-006 – An Amendment to the Local Coastal 

Program Land Use Plan (LUP) and Local Implementation Plan (LIP) to Remove LUP Policy 

2.78 and Make Corollary Changes in the LIP to Correct a Discrepancy Between the LUP 

and LIP. This action: 1) reflects the change in ownership of Bluffs Park, as it is now City (not 

State) owned; and 2) clarifies that the site is not within a commercial area. 

Applicant: Robert Gold of AZ Winter Mesa, LLC 

Location: 24120 Pacific Coast Highway 

APN: 4458-018-019, 002, and 018 

ZONING: Planned Development (PD) 

City Planner: Stefanie Edmondson, AICP, Principal Planner 

310-456-2489, ext. 233 


(CEQA), the Planning Division has analyzed the proposal as described above. In accordance 

with Public Resources Code Section 21080.9 and CEQA Guideline 15265, approval by a local 

agency as necessary for the preparation and adoption of a Local Coastal Program is statutorily 

exempt from the requirements of CEQA. 

A written staff report will be available at or before the hearing. Following an oral staff report at 

the beginning of the hearing, the applicant may be given up to 15 minutes to make a 

presentation. Any amount of that time may be saved for rebuttal. All other persons wishing to 

address the Council will be provided up to three minutes to address the Council. These time 

limits may be changed at the discretion of the Council. At the conclusion of the testimony, the 

Council will deliberate and its decision will be memorialized in a written resolution. This 

amendment must be certified by the California Coastal Commission before it takes effect. 


hours. Written comments may be presented to the City Council at any time prior to the close 

of the public hearing. 

IF YOU CHALLENGE THE CITY’S ACTION IN COURT, YOU MAY BE LIMITED TO 

RAISING ONLY THOSE ISSUES YOU OR SOMEONE ELSE RAISED AT THE PUBLIC 

HEARING DESCRIBED IN THIS NOTICE, OR IN WRITTEN CORRESPONDENCE 

DELIVERED TO THE CITY, AT OR PRIOR TO THE PUBLIC HEARING. 

If there are any questions regarding this notice, please contact Stefanie Edmondson, AICP, 

Principal Planner, at 310-456-2489, ext. 233. 

_____________________________________ 


Publish Date: November 27, 2008


CALENDAR 

Thurs., Nov. 27 

● The Annual Malibu Interfaith 

Thanksgiving Day 

Service will be held at the 

University Church of Christ, 

Stauffer Chapel, Pepperdine 

University, 24255 PCH, at 

10 a.m. FI: 310-506-4270. A 

Thanksgiving meal for those 

in need will be served 

immediately after the service 

at Malibu United 

Methodist Church, 30128 

Morning View Dr. FI 310- 

589-1964 or 310-457-5508. 

To donate toiletries, call 

310-457-7505 or email 

kat@malibumc.org. 

● Waveside Church is sponsoring 

a Salvation Army 

Angel Tree in the Malibu 

Country Mart through Dec. 

9. Each angel on the tree 

represents a child in need 

and indicates the only gift 

they have requested. Visitors 

are asked to select an angel, 

purchase the gift at a local 

store and return the gift to 

the tree. Hours are Mon.- 

Fri., 11 a.m.-5 p.m.; Sat., 10 

a.m.-5 p.m.; and Sun., 12-3 

p.m. FI: 310-774-1927 or 

www.wavesidechurch.com. 

Fri., Nov. 28 

● Tops Secret, 22333 

PCH, #4, is hosting a trunk 

show for Letters of Marque 

through Sun., Nov. 29 from 

10 a.m.-6 p.m. FI: 310- 

456-8677 or e-mail info@topsgallery.com. 

● Docent led tours of Malibu’s 

historic Adamson 

House gardens, 23200 PCH 

at 10 a.m. every Friday. No 

reservation needed for this 

weekly activity. If your 

group numbers more than 

10, please reserve a Tuesday 

tour. There is also 

ongoing docent training for 

all new volunteers. FI: 310- 

456-8432. 

Sat., Nov. 29 

● The Malibu Seventh Day 

Adventist Church meets 

Saturdays for worship services 

at Webster Elementary 

School, 3601 Winter 

Canyon Rd. at 9:30 a.m. FI: 

818-458-8884. 

●The Chumash Indian 

Museum, located at 3209 

Lang Ranch Parkway in 

Thousand Oaks is holding 

special nature hikes on Saturdays 

at 10 a.m. throughout 

the month of November in 

honor of American Indian 

Heritage Month. Docents 

lead groups from the Chumash 

museum, through the 

park for approximately three 

miles on sacred Chumash 

ground and end at pictograph 

caves. Admission is 

$10 per adult and $5 per 

child and includes museum 

admission. FI and reservations: 

805-492-8076 or FI: 

www.chumashcenter.org. 

● The Westside Ballet is 

presenting its 36th annual 

performance of the “The 

Nutcracker” at Pepperdine 

University’s Smothers Theater 

at 2 p.m. and 7 p.m. 

and on Nov. 30 at 1:30 p.m. 

and 5:30 p.m. Tickets are 

$26 each. FI: www.westsideballet.com. 

Sun., Nov. 30 

● Dog Adoptions are held 

each Sunday from 12-3 

p.m. at the Canine Connection, 

23431 PCH. FI: 818- 

222-1488 or malibudogadoptions.org. 

● Keep Christ in Christmas 

will begin its 46th season at 

1 p.m. at the crech loacted 

at PCH an Webb Way. 

There will be caroling, 

choir music refreshments 

and surpise guests. 

● Local singer and musician 

Julia Holland is forming 

the Malibu Rock 

Choirs—three separate 

choirs for all ages— each 

Sunday at the Malibu 

Community Jewish Center 

and Synagogue, 24855 

PCH. Meeting times are as 

follows: The Junior Choir, 

ages four-seven—3-3:45 

p.m.; Youth Choir, ages 

eight-12, 4-5:15 p.m.; and 

the Community Singers, 

teens and adults, 5:30-7 

p.m. The repertoire will 

cover a wide spectrum, 

preparing the groups for 

performances in in local 

and surrounding areas. 

Cost is $100 each semester. 

FI: 310-429-2664 or 

Julia@juliaholland.net. 

Wed., Dec. 3 

● The Malibu Garden Club 

is presenting Don Marquardt, 

ASLA, MA, who 

will speak about Italian 

gardens at the Pt. Dume 

Mobile Home Park, 29500 

Heathercliff Rd. FI: 310- 

457-4116. 

Thurs., Dec. 4 

● The Malibu Art Association 

is holding its holiday 

luncheon at Guido’s Malibu, 

3874 Cross Creek Rd., from 

11:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m. The 

guest speaker will be David 

Deyell an award-winning 

architect and watercolor 

artist. The cost is $26 each. 

FI: 310-457-3855. 

● The Malibu High School 

Theatre Dept. is presenting 

Mary Zimmerman’s play 

“Metamorphoses,” each 

night through Sat., Dec. 6 

at 7 p.m. and on Sun., Dec. 

7 at 2 p.m. at the school, 

30215 Morning View Dr. 

Tickets are $15 for adults, 

and $10 for students and 

seniors, and can be purchased 

online at http://malibuhigh.smmusd.org. 

FI: 310-457-6801. 

Sat., Dec. 6 

● There will be a free ewaste 

and hazardous waste 

pickup from 9 a.m.-3 p.m. 

at the Civic Center rear 

parking lot, 23519 Civic 

Center Way. Residents can 

bring up to 15 gallons or 

125 pounds of waste per 

vehicle. 

● The Webster PTA is holding 

its 2008 Malibu Winter 

Festival at the school, 3602 

Winter Canyon Rd., from 

11 a.m.-4 p.m. There will 

real snow sledding, sleigh 

rides, a bobsled amusement 

park ride, a velcro wall, a 

snow maze, carnival games, 

a boutique and In-n-Out 

Burger. Admission is free. 

FI and RSVP: 310-456- 

6494. 

Mon., Dec. 8 

● The Artifac Tree, 3728 

1/2 Cross Creek Rd., is 

holding a half-price sale 

through Fri., Dec. 12. A 

thrift store, the Artifac Tree 

uses its profits to help 

those in need and contribute 

to community programs. 

It will be closed 

Dec. 22-Jan. 3. FI: 310- 

456-1068. 

● Magician Tony Daniels 

will be holding a free holiday 

magic show for first 

through sixth graders, at 4 

p.m. at the Malibu Public 

Library, 23519 Civic Center 

Way. FI: 310-456-6438. 

● There is a Malibu Middle 

and High School Campus 

Improvements Project 

Community Meeting from 

6:30-8:30 p.m. in the 

school auditorium, 30215 

Morning View Dr. FI: 

310-457-6801. 

Tues., Dec. 9 

● The View Protection 

Task Force is meeting in 

the City Council Chambers, 

23815 Stuart Ranch 

Rd. from 6-8 p.m. Public 

comment should be sent to 

jblair@ci.malibu.ca.us. FI: 

310-456-2489. 

Wed., Dec. 10 

● The Malibu High School 

Choral Music Dept. is presenting 

its annual Winter 

Concert at 7 p.m. at the 

school, 30215 Morning 

View Dr. Admission is 

free. FI: 310-457-6801. 

Fri., Dec. 12 

●The Pt. Dume Marine 

Science Elementary School 

kindergartners through second 

graders are holding a 

Winter Choral Music Concert 

at 8:30 a.m. at the 

school, 6955 Fernhill Dr. 

Admission is free. FI: 310- 

457-9370. 

Sat., Dec. 13 

● Our Lady of Malibu, 

3625 Winter Canyon Rd., 

is holding a “Dickens 

Faire” from 10 a.m.-3 p.m. 

There will be holiday photos 

with Santa, a petting 

zoo, wine tasting and vendors. 

Admission is $5 for 

adults and children are 

free. FI: 310-456-8071. 

● Safety Harbor Kids is 

holding a “Spirit of Good 

Will Holiday Party” from 2- 

7 p.m. in the Fireside Room 

on the Pepperdine University 

campus, 24255 PCH. FI: 

www.safetyharborkids.org 

or 310-455-0354. 

Tues., Dec. 16 

● The MHS Instrumental 

Music Dept. is presenting 

its annual high school Winter 

Concert at 7 p.m. at the 

school. Admission is free. 

FI: 310-457-6801. 

Wed., Dec. 17 

● The Juan Cabrillo Elementary 

School third 

through fifth graders are 

presenting “Holiday in 

Song 2008” Winter Vocal 

Music Concert at 8:30 a.m. 

at the school, 30237 Morning 


free. FI: 310-457-0360. 

● The Middle School 

Musicians of Malibu 

High’s Instrumental Music 

Dept. are presenting its 

annual Winter Concert at 7 

p.m. at the school. Admission 

is free. FI: 310-457- 

6801. 

● The Malibu High Instrumental 

Music Dept. is presenting 

its annual high 

school Winter Concert at 7 

p.m. at the school. Admis- 

QUANTUM OF SOLACE (PG-13) 

Fri-Thur 

4:15, 7:15, 10:00 

Sat, Sun 

1:15, 4:15, 7:15, 10:00 

sion is free. FI: 310-457- 

6801. 

Thurs., Dec. 18 

● The Juan Cabrillo Elementary 

School kindergarten 

through second 

graders are presenting 

“Holiday in Song 2008” 

Winter Vocal Music Concert 

at 8:30 a.m. at the 

school, 30237 Morning 


free. FI: 310-457-0360. 

Sat., Dec. 20 

● The City of Malibu 

Parks and Recreation 

Dept. is having a “Breakfast 

with Santa” in the 

auditorium at Point Dume 

Marine Science Elementary 

School, 6955 Fernhill 

Dr. There are two seatings: 

at 8:30 a.m. and 10:30 

a.m. and the cost is $5 per 

person or $15 for a family 

of four. FI: 310-456-2489, 

ext. 363. 

● Proposed calendar listings must be submitted to The News as far in advance of event as possible. 

Items for free listings will be screened for community-wide interest and are subject to 

space and lead time limitations. If you would like to list a commercial event, contact the advertising 

department for information about charges. Items must include an FI, or “For Information” 

number, whenever possible. Submit items for consideration in writing (no listings will be 

accepted over the telephone) by Friday to: MSN Calendar, P.O. Box 947, Malibu, CA 90265 or 

FAX listing information to 310-457-9908 or by email to news@malibusurfsidenews.com. 

310-317-4531 310-456-6990 

TWILIGHT (PG-13) 

Fri-Thur 

4:00, 7:00, 10:00 

Sat, Sun 

1:00, 4:00, 7:00, 10:00 

11/28/08–12/4/08 

Malibu Religious Services Times 

St. Aidan’s Episcopal Church 310-457-7966 

www.staidanschurch.org 

28211 Pacific Coast Highway (Rev. Joyce Stickney) 

8 a.m. Holy Eucharist, 10 a.m. Holy Eucharist, music, choir, 

Sunday School and childcare (10-11 a.m.). 

Our Lady of Malibu Catholic Church 310-456-2361 

3625 Winter Canyon Road (Rev. William F. Kerze) 

Sat. 5 p.m. Sun. 7, 8, 10:30 and 12:30 

Malibu United Methodist Church 310-457-7505 

30128 Morning View Drive (Pastor Andrew Mattick) 

Adult & Youth classes, 10:30 Contemp. Worship & Children’s Class 

Malibu Presbyterian Church 310-456-1611 

3324 S. Malibu Canyon Road (Rev. Greg Hughes, Pastor) 

Sun. 9:30 a.m. Trad./Contemp. Blended, 11 a.m. Contemp. 

Nursery thru 5th grade Sunday School at both services. 

First Church of Christ, Scientist 310-457-7767 

www.tfccs.com 

28635 W. Pacific Coast Highway 

10 Church & Sunday School, Wed. 8 p.m. 

University Church of Christ 310-506-4504 

24255 Pacific Coast Highway (Minister, Ken Durham) 

Our fall worship schedule is subject to change so please consult our 

church web site at http://www.universitychurchofchrist.us for 

the current schedule. 

Chabad of Malibu 310-456-6588 

22933 Pacific Coast Hwy. (Rabbi Levi Cunin) 

Fri. 6:30 p.m., Saturday 10 a.m. followed by lunch 

Pacific Palisades Presbyterian Church 310-454-0366 

15821 Sunset Blvd. (Rev. K. Edward Brandt, D. Min.) 

Sun.9 a.m. Contemp. 10:30 a.m. Traditional 

Sunday School & childcare both services www.palipres.org 

Calvary Chapel Malibu 310-589-WORD(9673) 

Sun. 10 a.m. at Juan Cabrillo School 

Wed. 7 p.m., Bible Study at 6136 Tapia Dr.

NOVEMBER 20 • 2008 MALIBU SURFSIDE NEWS PAGE 13 

Chumash Honored During American Indian Heritage Month 

HERITAGE—The Chumash 

Interpretive Center 

in Thousand Oaks is 

honoring American Indian 

Heritage Month by 

holding nature hikes at 

the 420-acre facility at 

10 a.m. each Saturday 

throughout November. 

The museum celebrates 

the Chumash people 

who populated Malibu 

and other areas of 

Southern California as 

far back as 12,000 

years ago until the late 

1800s. They established 

many villages and seasonal 

encampments 

because of the abundant 

sources of food 

and water. Pictured 

clockwise from top left: 

visitors are greeted at 

the center’s entrance 

with a colorful sign; 

several educational 

displays at the museum 

including a mannequin 

dressed like a Chumash 

hunter; various Chumash 

artifacts; a stuffed 

cougar on the prowl; an 

example of Chumash 

women’s clothing; and 

a mural depicts Chumash 

lives in the area. 

For more information 

about the museum and 

activities, call 805-493- 

8075. 

MSNPhotos/Frank Lamonea


Malibu Wastewater Issues 

groups sought. Mark Gold, 

the head of the watchdog 

group Heal the Bay, said it 

was not about the city’s 

environmental credentials, 

or accomplishments. “The 

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•MALIBU PROFESSIONAL and BUSINESS GUIDE • 

Accountants 

Johnson, Harband, Foster & Darling, CPAs 310-454-6545 

Pacific Palisades - Full Service Tax and 

Accounting Firm. jhfd@jhfd.com 

Attorneys 

BRICKELL & MEZA 310-858-3555 

Serious injury lawyers/all claims & cases Free Consult 

20 YEARS in Malibu & Beverly Hills 

Dentists 

Laura Fathi, D.D.S. 805-496-6177 

375 Rolling Oaks Drive Suite 120, Thousand Oaks, CA 91361 

David C . Niebergall, D.D.S. 310-457-9292 

29350 Pacific Coast Highway, Suite 3 

V. Mishra & N. Kripalani, D.D.S. 310-456-6497 

23706 Malibu Road 

Allan V. Pfeiffer, D.D.S. 310-456-2051 

23440 Civic Center Way, Suite 201 

Financial Services 

Malibu Capital Management Inc./Securities America/ 

Security America Advisors. Full Service Asset Management. 

Wayne Ribnick and Wally Glass 310-457-5113 

Life Coaches 

problem is not solved. The 

lagoon and Surfrider Beach 

are still polluted,” he said. 

Gold noted that commercial 

development is still 

pending in the Civic Center, 

Bruce Anthony Porfilio, Ph.D., M.A. 310-393-5411 

Relationship Success Coaching for Singles & Couples 

12-Step and Addiction Recovery Coaching 

and there is no firm 

commitment from the city 

that wastewater in that area 

will be treated by a facility. 

“There needs to be a legally 

binding contract from the 

city,” he said. 

Gold and other environmentalists 

and some of 

the RWQCB staff have 

concluded from the preliminary 

results of a 

groundwater monitoring 

study—demanded by the 

state agency, and paid for 

and conducted by the city— 

that groundwater mounding 

has become such a problem 

in the Civic Center that no 

more discharges of effluent 

should be allowed until a 

centralized system is built. 

Municipal officials, who 

did not argue the issue at the 

hearing last week, point to 

the unfinished study, as 

offering no certain conclusions. 

The principal 

researcher testifed at the 

hearing and said more data 

is needed before conclusions 

can be made. He 

emphasized that the Civic 

Center water table is not a 

bathtub that can be “filled 

up,” but has a lip and 

underground outlet to the 

sea and does not lend itself 

to easy conclusions. 

Despite the connection 

between the lumberyard 

dispute and the issue before 

them, board members said 

• PROFESSIONAL • 

Optometrists 

Orthodontists 

Oral Surgeon 

Stephen J. Nahigian, DDS 310-456-2051 

23440 Civic Center Wy. #201 

Physical Therapists 

Gregory S. Beaton. PT, OCS 310-456-9332 

Malibu Rehabilitation Center—Orthopedic/Sport Therapy & Gym 

Physicians 

Mary Lee Amerian, M.D. 310-456-7561 

23410 Civic Center Way, Suite E-8 Dermatology 

James H. Sternberg, M.D. 310-456-1765 

23410 Civic Center Way, Suite E-8 Dermatology 

Psychologists 

they did not want to hear 

about it since it will be on 

their agenda next month for 

a discharge permit. 

Likewise, they said they 

did not want to discuss La 

Paz, the shopping center 

office complex recently 

approved by the city that 

has, as part of a development 

agreement, set aside 

land for a sewage treatment 

plant. 

La Paz consultants were 

on hand, nevertheless, to tell 

the board why their no-netdischarge 

wastewater treatment 

system planned for La 

Paz should be excluded 

from any septic prohibition. 

The board asked extensive 

questions of the 

RWQCB staff, including 

whether there would be 

additional staff, or staff time, 

required to assume the 

duties of overseeing the 

current permitting system. 

Yes, they were told. 

Staff was also asked how 

many more commercial 

systems may need to be 

permitted. When a RWQCB 

staffer told the board there 

were anywhere from 200 to 

500 unregulated commercial 

properties, everyone from 

Malibu, including the municipal 

staff, laughed because 

of the large number cited. 

None of the board members 

turned to city officials 

for answers to any of these 

Gregory O'Connor, O.D. 310-456-7464 

3840 Cross Creek Road 

Richard L. Jacobson, D.M.D., M.S. 310-454-0317 

Invisible/Conventional/TMD 

881 Alma Real Dr., #200, Pacific Palisades, CA 

Ann Forisha Thiel, Ph.D., M.F.C .C . 310-457-7606 

Clinical Psych. & Marr., Fam., Child & Adolescent Therapy 

28990 Pacific Coast Highway, Bldg. C , Suite 220 

Sharon A. Talovic, Ph.D. PSY9674 310-456-7230 

Individual and Couples Therapy 

• MALIBU PROFESSIONAL and BUSINESS GUIDE • 

questions, choosing to 

solely rely on their own 

staff. 

Board member Madelyn 

Glickfeld, a Malibu resident, 

made the motion for the 

board to approve the staff 

recommendation. Glickfeld 

offered extensive comments 

on what she thinks should 

be in a future MOU. 

Glickfeld, a former California 

Coastal Commissioner, 

said there is the 

potential for almost 150,000 

square feet of commercial 

development in the Civic 

Center and it should not all 

be allowed to hook up to 

septic systems. She said 

there needs to be a time 

schedule for Malibu to work 

that out. 

Glickfeld also briefly 

talked about Legacy Park. “I 

am really sad and disappointed 

about Legacy Park. 

That it has become a detention 

basin for stormwater. 

I would like to see the 

[wastewater] treatment 

capacity reconsidered,” she 

added. 

Talking about the efficacy 

of septic systems in Malibu, 

Glickfeld noted, “There are 

so many commercial properties 

that don’t function 

properly.” 

Privately some municipal 

officials expressed dismay 

that Glickfeld talked disapprovingly 

of the city’s 

Veterinarians 

Malibu Veterinary Clinic 

Dr. Kay Fransen, D.V.M. 

28990 Pacific Coast Hwy. (Pt. Dume) 

310-457-6453 

Veterinary House Call Service for Dogs & Cats 310-614-3530 

Dr. Armaiti May, D.V.M. www.drmayvethousecalls.com 

• BUSINESS • 

Air Conditioning & Heating 

Malibu Refrigeration 310-457-9986 

P.O. Box 4088 Malibu, CA 90265 

Glass 

Malibu Glass Company 310-456-1844 

3547 Winter Canyon Road 

Housecleaning 

Malibu Maintenance—William D. 310-387-5408 

Residential/Commercial 

Roofing 

plans for Legacy Park. 

Gold and others, including 

the RWQCB staff, 

have expressed similar 

sentiments about how the 

city is focused exclusively 

on utilizing Legacy Park for 

stormwater treatment to the 

exclusion of utilizing it in 

some fashion for centralized 

wastewater usage, either for 

a plant site, dispersal or 

discharge. 


Smokey Update 

Smokey, the Sylmar Fire 

owl rescue, is now given a 

99.9 percent chance of survival, 

and the critter rehabilitators 

at Valley Wildlife 

Care expect to return him 

to the wild by Christmas. 

The male is said to be 

feeding himself and behaving 

like a normal owl. 

Owls mate for life and 

can live up to 50 years. 

Wildlife rehabbers hope 

that his mate was not killed 

by the fire, and that he will 

be able to find her. 

Coastal Roofing Co. 310-455-2827 

P.O. Box 2531 Malibu, CA 90265


A Matter of PUBLIC RECORD 

(Notices are continued from page 10) 

B. The City Council acknowledges receipt of the 

California Coastal Commission’s modifications to LCPA No. 05- 

002. The City Council further accepts and agrees to the 

modified language suggested by the California Coastal 

Commission pertaining to the Local Implementation Plan and 

approves revised LCP Amendment No. 05-002 without further 

changes. 

C. The City of Malibu agrees to issue coastal 

development permits for the total area included in the certified 

LCP. 

D. The proposed amendments to the Local Coastal 

Program Local Implementation Plan meet the requirements of, 

and are in conformance with the policies and requirements of 

Chapter 3 of the California Coastal Act to the extent necessary 

to achieve the basic State goals specified in Public Resources 

Code Section 30001. 

Section 6. Submittal to California Coastal Commission. 

The City Council hereby directs staff to submit a copy of this 

Resolution to the Commission per Title 14, California Code of 

Regulations Section 13544.5(a). 

Section 7. Certification. 

The City Clerk shall certify the adoption of this Ordinance. 

PASSED, APPROVED AND ADOPTED this 10 th day of 

November, 2008. 

ATTEST: 

____________________________ 

LISA POPE, City clerk 

(seal) 

APPROVED AS TO FORM: 

____________________________ 

CHRISTI HOGIN, City Attorney 

______________________________ 

PAMELA CONLEY ULICH, Mayor 

I CERTIFY THAT THE FOREGOING ORDINANCE NO. 331 was 

passed and adopted at the Regular City Council meeting of 

November 10, 2008, by the following vote: 

AYES: 5 Councilmembers: Sibert, Wagner, 

Barovsky, Stern, Conley Ulich 

NOES: 0 

ABSTAIN: 0 

ABSENT: 0 

______________________ 

LISA POPE, City Clerk 

(seal) 


NOTICE OF INTENT TO ADOPT 

NEGATIVE DECLARATION 

Name of Project: 20624 and 20630 Pacific Coast Highway 

Initial Study 

Applications: Initial Study No. 07-011 

Negative Declaration No. 08-010 

Coastal Development Permit Nos. 05-084 

and 06-080 

Location: 20624 Pacific Coast Highway 

(APN 4450-006-055) 

20630 Pacific Coast Highway 

(APN 4450-006-037) 

Zoning/Land Use: Multi-Family Beachfront 

Project Setting and Description: 

Coastal Development Permit No. 05-084 is an application for a new, 

2,900 square foot, two-story single-family residence and attached 

400 square foot garage, as well as fences, spa, landscape, grading, 

hardscape, seawall-bulkhead, piling supports, and a new alternative 

onsite wastewater treatment system. 

The subject property is a 3,050 square foot vacant parcel located at 

20624 Pacific Coast Highway, on the south (ocean) side of Pacific 

Coast Highway in the City of Malibu. The properties located 

immediately to the east and west of the subject parcels are both 

developed with multi-family residences. 

Coastal Development Permit No. 06-080 is an application for a 2,900 

square foot, two-story single-family residence with a 400 square foot 

attached garage, as well as fences, spa, landscape, grading, 

PUBLIC NOTICE – FILE NO. 081912393 

FICTITOUS BUSINESS 

NAME STATEMENT 

DC 1448297 

The following person is doing business as: 

Exclusive Locations 

31220 Anacapa View Drive, Malibu, CA 

90265. 

Dave Mortell 

31220 Anacapa View Drive 

Malibu, CA 90265. 

This business is conducted by an 

individual. 

The Registrant commenced to transact 

business under the fictitious business 

name or names listed above on N/A. 

This statement was filed with the County 

Clerk of Los Angeles County on October 

28, 2008. 

I declare that all information in this 

statement is true and correct. (A registrant 

who declares as true information which he 

or she knows to be false is guilty of a 

crime.) 

s/Dave Mortell 

NOTICE — In accordance with Subdivision 

(a) of Section 17920, a fictitious 

name statement generally expires at the 

end of five years from the date on which it 

was filed in the office of the county clerk, 

except, as provided in Subdivision (b) of 

Section 17920, where it expires 40 days 

after any change in the facts set forth in 

the statement pursuant to Section 17913 

other than a change in the residence 

address of a registered owner. A new 

fictitious business name statement must 

be filed before the expiration. 

Publish in the Malibu Surfside News, 

November 6, 13, 20, 27, 2008. 

PUBLIC NOTICE – FILE NO. 081914130 

FICTITOUS BUSINESS 

NAME STATEMENT 

DC 14546 

The following person is doing business as: 

Black Sheep Software 

28840 Boniface Drive, Malibu, CA 90265. 

Anthony Francis Barton 

28840 Boniface Drive 

Malibu, CA 90265. 

This business is conducted by an 

individual. 

The Registrant commenced to transact 

business under the fictitious business 

name or names listed above on Sept. 

1985. 

This statement was filed with the County 

Clerk of Los Angeles County on October 

28, 2008. 

I declare that all information in this 

statement is true and correct. (A registrant 

who declares as true information which he 

or she knows to be false is guilty of a 

crime.) 

s/Anthony F Barton 

NOTICE — In accordance with Subdivision 

(a) of Section 17920, a fictitious 

name statement generally expires at the 

end of five years from the date on which it 

was filed in the office of the county clerk, 

except, as provided in Subdivision (b) of 

Section 17920, where it expires 40 days 

after any change in the facts set forth in 

the statement pursuant to Section 17913 

other than a change in the residence 

address of a registered owner. A new 

fictitious business name statement must 

be filed before the expiration. 

Publish in the Malibu Surfside News, 

November 6, 13, 20, 27, 2008. 

NOTICE INVITING BIDS 

Sealed bids will be received by the County 

of Los Angeles Department of Public Works, 

Construction Division, for the construction of 

a steel soldier pile retaining wall, timber 

lagging, a reinforced concrete pile cap and 

barrier, a concrete facia wall, metal beam 

guard railing, AC pavement on base 

material, and the performance of other 

appurtenant work under Project ID No. 

RDC0014711, Las Flores Canyon Road 220 

Feet South of CM 2.04, in the 

unincorporated community of Monte Nido. 

The bids must be submitted at the Cashier's 

Office, located on the Mezzanine level, 900 

South Fremont Avenue, Alhambra, California 

91803-1331, before 11 a.m. on Tuesday, 

December 16, 2008. The bids will then be 

publicly opened and read in Conference 

Room A or at the location posted in the main 

lobby. 

The work shall be done in accordance with 

the Plans and Specifications on file and 

open for inspection at the County Board of 

Supervisors Executive Office and the 

Department of Public Works. The work is 

estimated to cost between $475,000 and 

$675,000 and shall be completed in 50 

calendar days. The work requires a 

California Class A contractor's license. 

Prebid questions regarding the Plans and 

Specifications should be directed to Mr. 

Roger Kohlenberger at (626) 458-4964. 

The bids must be submitted on the proposal 

forms included in the bidder's package of the 

contract documents, which may be 

purchased for $15, if picked up at the 

aforementioned Cashier’s Office, (626) 458- 

6959, Monday through Thursday between 7 

a.m. and 5:30 p.m., or for $19, if mailed, 

which includes postage and handling. 

Each bid must be accompanied by a 

certified check, cashier’s check, or surety 

bond payable to County of Los Angeles in 

an amount equal to at least 10 percent of 

the bid to guarantee that the bidder will enter 

into the contract if it is awarded to him. 

All persons performing the work shall be 

paid not less than the General Prevailing 

Wage Determination made by the Director of 

Industrial Relations pursuant to the 

California Labor Code. Copies of these 

wage rates are available at the Department 

of Public Works. Furthermore, minimum 

Davis-Bacon Act Wage Decisions for this 

Project as predetermined by the Secretary 

of Labor (Federal) are set forth in the 

Special Provisions. 

If there is a difference between the minimum 

wage rates predetermined by the Secretary 

of Labor and the applicable prevailing wage 

rates per the Director of Industrial Relations 

for similar classifications of labor, the 

contractor and its subcontractors shall pay 

not less than the higher wage rate. 

The rate of compensation for any 

classification not listed in the schedule, but 

which may be required to execute the 

contract, shall be commensurate and in 

accordance with the rates specified for 

similar or comparable classifications or for 

those performing similar or comparable 

duties. 

hardscape, seawall-bulkhead, piling supports, and a new alternative 

onsite wastewater treatment system. 

The subject property is a 2,940 square foot parcel located at 20630 

Pacific Coast Highway, on the south (ocean) side of Pacific Coast 

Highway in the City of Malibu. The parcel has an existing 898 square 

foot single-family residence that was built in 1946. That structure is 

proposed to be demolished as part of this project. 

Applicant: Greg Bloomfield of Bloomfield Architects 

Property Owner: Juan Llibre 

Lead Agency: City of Malibu 

Contact Person: Richard Mollica, AICP, Associate Planner 

310-456-2489, extension 346 

rmollica@ci.malibu.ca.us 

Review Period: Begins: November 27, 2008 Ends: December 26, 2008 

The Initial Study and Negative Declaration will be circulated for a 30day 

review period. Written comments will be received by the City of 

Malibu Planning Division until 4:30 p.m. on the ending date of the 

public review period. 

Purpose of Review: The purpose of this review is to allow public 

agencies and interested members of the public the opportunity to 

share expertise, disclose agency analysis, check for accuracy, detect 

omission, discover public concerns and solicit counter proposals 

pursuant to CEQA Section 15200 (Purposes of Review). 

Where to Send Comments: Comments regarding the Initial Study 

and Negative Declaration should reference Initial Study 07-011. 

Comments may be submitted as follows: 

Post: City of Malibu Fax: 310-456-7650 

Planning Division Email: rmollica@ci.malibu.ca.us 

Richard Mollica 

23815 Stuart Ranch Road 

Malibu, CA 90265 

The County hereby notifies all bidders that it 

will affirmatively ensure that minority 

business enterprises will be afforded full 

opportunity to submit bids in response to this 

invitation and will not be discriminated 

against on the grounds of race, color, 

religion, sex, or national origin in 

consideration for an award of any contract 

entered into pursuant to this advertisement. 

NOTICE OF REQUIREMENT FOR 

AFFIRMATIVE ACTION TO ENSURE 

EQUAL 

EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY 

(EXECUTIVE ORDER 11246) 

The goals for minority and female 

participation, expressed in percentage terms 

for the contractor’s aggregate workforce in 

each trade on all construction work in the 

covered area, are as follows: 

Goals for Minority 

Participation in 

Each Trade 

28.3% 

Goals for Female 

Participation in 

Each Trade 

6.9% 

These goals are applicable to all the 

contractor's construction work (whether or 

not it is Federal or Federally assisted) 

performed in the covered area. 

The contractor’s compliance with the 

Executive Order and the regulations in 41 

CFR, Part 60-4, shall be based on its 

implementation of the Equal Opportunity 

Clause, specific affirmative action 

obligations required by the specifications set 

forth in 41 CFR, Part 60-4.3(a), and its 

efforts to meet the goals. The hours of 

minority and female employment and 

training must be substantially uniform 

throughout the length of the contract, and in 

each trade, and the contractor shall make a 

good faith effort to employ minorities and 

females evenly on each of its projects. The 

transfer of minority or female employees or 

trainees from contractor to contractor or from 

project to project for the sole purpose of 

meeting the contractor’s goals shall be a 

violation of the contract, the Executive 

Order, and the regulations in 41 CFR, Part 

60-4. Compliance with the goals will be 

measured against the total work hours 

performed. 

The contractor shall provide written 

notification to the Director of the Office of 

Federal Contract Compliance Programs 

within ten working days of award of any 

construction subcontract in excess of 

$10,000 at any tier for construction work 

under the contract resulting from this 

solicitation. The notification shall list the 

name, address, and telephone number of 

the subcontractor; employer identification 

number of the subcontractor; estimated 

dollar amount of the subcontract; estimated 

starting and completion dates of the 

subcontract; and the geographical area in 

which the contract is to be performed. 

As used in this Notice, and in the contract 

resulting from this solicitation, the ``covered 

Address Where Documents Are Available for Review: 

City of Malibu City Hall 

Planning Division 

23815 Stuart Ranch Road 

Malibu, CA 90265-4861 

Public Hearings Scheduled: At this time, a hearing date before the 

Planning Commission has not been scheduled. For more 

information, contact the City of Malibu Planning Division at 310-456- 

2489, extension 346, during City Hall regular business hours or 

consult the City’s website for further information on scheduled 

hearing dates. 

____________________________________ 


Publish date: November 27, 2008 

area`` is the County of Los Angeles. 

The bid must provide full disclosure of False 

Claims Act violations, labor law/payroll 

violations, debarments, and civil/criminal 

legal actions as provided for on the forms 

included as part of the proposal. Failure to 

complete these forms may result in a 

determination that the bidder is 

nonresponsive and/or not responsible. 

The contract, if awarded, will be awarded to 

the lowest responsive and responsible 

bidder; however, the Board of Supervisors 

reserves the right to reject any and all bids. 

A responsible bidder is a bidder who has 

demonstrated the attribute of trustworthiness, 

as well as quality, fitness, capacity, 

and experience to satisfactorily perform the 

contract. It is the County's policy to conduct 

business only with responsible contractors. 

The successful bidder will be required to 

fully comply with all applicable State and 

Federal reporting requirements relating to 

employment reporting for its employees and 

comply with all lawfully served Wage and 

Earnings Assignment Orders and Notice of 

Assignment and continue to maintain 

compliance throughout the duration of the 

contract. Failure to comply may be cause 

for termination of the contract or initiation of 

debarment proceedings. 

The successful bidder will be required to 

submit a faithful performance bond, payment 

bond, worker's compensation insurance, 

and liability insurance with the contract. 

As provided for in Section 22300 of the 

California Public Contract Code, the 

contractor may substitute securities for any 

monies withheld by the Department of Public 

Works to ensure performance under the 

contract, or enter into an escrow agreement 

for payment of such monies to an escrow 

agent. 

Each person by submitting a response to 

this Notice Inviting Bids certifies that such 

bidder and each County lobbyist and County 

lobbying firm, as defined by Los Angeles 

County Code Section 2.160.010, retained by 

the bidder, is in full compliance with Chapter 

2.160 of the Los Angeles County Code. 

Para mas informacion con relacion a esta 

noticia, por favor llame a esta numero (626) 

458-3118. Nuestras horas de oficina son de 

7 a.m. a 5:30 p.m. de Lunes a Jueves. 

The County supports and encourages equal 

opportunity contracting. 

By order of the Board of Supervisors of the 

County of Los Angeles, State of California. 

Dated November 18, 2008. 

Sachi A. Hamai 

Executive Officer 

of the Board of Supervisors 

Malibu Surfside News 

CN808825 01924 Nov 27, Dec 4, 2008 

Additional Public Notices 

are Located on 

Pages 9, 10, 11 and 17


The Aquarium AGE 

The Week of November 27-December 3, 2008 include the ongoing opposition to Saturn, but we are so used to 

Thanksgiving 2008 looks more 

like a mad tea party from Alice 

in Wonderland than a page from 

the Pilgrim Story. So don’t be surprised 

if your trip to Grandma’s house 

is interrupted by space aliens, visitors 

from Middle Earth, or a couple of 

Native American ghosts from Thanksgivings 

past. (It is, after all, a politically 

incorrect holiday). Also don’t be 

dismayed if the conversation around 

the tofutti turkey swings the grassy knoll to Obama’s birth certificate 

to bar codes as the “sign of the beast” to the Illuminati of 

the New World Order to Area 51 (I’m already exhausted, and I 

love these stories). No matter how or what you slice, this 

Thanksgiving will be like no other. The source of eccentricity is 

Uranus, that mother of invention, who goes direct Thursday 

morning. Uranus represents sudden bolts from the blue, and 

whenever it alters its course, nervous systems quicken from the 

shift in celestial perspective. The end of its retrograde phase does 

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this tension, I’m not even going to talk about it. Instead, the 

focus is on a Uranus sextile to the Venus/Jupiter conjunction in 

Capricorn. Positive Venus/Jupiter configurations signify the 

principle of joyous love. And when you add Uranus to the mix, 

that joy is expressed without reservation. Saturn trines that 

Venus/Jupiter conjunction, stabilizing the “look at me, I’m free” 

exuberance just enough to keep most of us from volunteering to 

return to the Shire with Sam, Merry, and Pippin. 

(Okay…Lothlorien or Rivendell…maybe.) What’s more, Saturn’s 

sober presence could prevent a plethora of mashed potato 

mountains during dinner. (Devil’s Rock, anyone?) But that’s not 

all. A Sun/Mercury/Mars/Moon conjunction in Sagittarius also 

turns the entire day (actually the whole week) into a talkfest. 

Sagittarians are a loquacious lot who tend to be versed in any 

number of arcane subjects. Add Mercury, the symbol for language, 

as well as Mars, the principle of energy, and the entire 

bundle turns into a non-stop marathon discussion, capable of 

moving from discourse to debate to quick repartee in a matter of 

moments. Of course, the Moon adds an emotional touch, but no 

one is likely to mind, especially because everyone will be talking 

11/27/08 

at once. Pluto sings a somber solo note, the night before Thanksgiving, 

as it moves into Capricorn (where it will stay for the next 

15 years) and doesn’t engage directly with any of its planetary 

cohorts until the Moon moves into Capricorn on Saturday, a 

conjunction some of us may feel more keenly than others. It 

probably won’t be easy settling down long enough to say a 

prayer of gratitude, but that doesn’t mean it wouldn’t be wise to 

make an effort. Thanksgiving is a day set aside for feeling grateful. 

It may be hard this year for many of us to find a true place of 

thanks—so many lives have been disrupted by storms, physical 

and financial, and so much uncertainty about the future permeates 

the physical and psychic environment. So be sure to include 

those less fortunate in your heart. 

If you know your ascendant and/or your moon sign, read that too. 

Aries (March 21-April l9): Before you embark on that new venture, 

gather appropriate information. Read, research, and examine the 

available data, and then, focus on synthesis and integration. 

Taurus (April 20-May 20): It’s a question of control, and not just 

being in control, but also if control is truly possible. Rather than 

insisting on a specific outcome, let go, and allow the situation to 

unfold on its own. 

Gemini (May 21-June 21): Be open to relationships, but also be 

comforted by old friends. A shared sensibility about what matters 

most can renew and revitalize the soul. 

Cancer (June 22-July 22): Allow uncertainty about the future to 

skew your view toward a negative reality, and you’re likely to 

experience a peculiar kind of paralysis. Refuse to be indoctrinated 

by anxiety, and you’ll stay creative about your options. 

Leo (July 23-August 22): Flexibility is the key to your success, 

especially if you’re willing to learn from your mistakes. So put 

pride aside, acknowledge what you don’t know and keep experimenting 

until you find the best solution. 

Virgo (August 23-September 22): Rise to the occasion and simply 

do the “right” thing even if what you have to do isn’t what you 

want to do. Remember, leaders who inspire unswerving loyalty are 

those who inspire by example. 

Libra (September 23-October 22): You’re on the threshold of a 

significant shift, but hesitant to move forward, which is completely 

understandable, given how much will change when you do. Take 

your time—you can’t hurry growth. 

Scorpio (October 23-November 21): You may not be able to handle 

all that needs doing, so rather than procrastinate, enlist the help 

of friends. Yes, I know you want to present a self-sufficient image, 

but reality is more important than the façade. 

Sagittarius (November 22-December 21): Try not to let the Trickster 

bamboozle you into thinking there’s more money in your 

account than the total on your bank statement. Be real about 

finances, and your situation will eventually turn around. 

Capricorn (December 22-January 19): Expressing yourself will 

help you to articulate your internal process. And while not everyone 

will agree with your ideas, just sharing your opinion will shift 

your awareness. 

Aquarius (January 20-February 18): Try not to work too hard to 

convince friends and associates to see “it” your way. Instead, figure 

out what adjustments you can make that will make the benefits of 

your perspective obvious to everyone. 

Pisces (February 19-March 20): In order to navigate the situation, 

you’ll have to reach deep within and tap your innate reserves of 

empathy and compassion. And while you may not want to take this 

high road, it is actually the best choice for all. 

BY RALFEE FINN 

Copyright © 2008 

District Seeks Committee Members 

The Santa Monica-Malibu 


Financial Oversight Committee 

is soliciting citizen 

volunteers to fill three vacancies 

on the panel. 

“The district is seeking 

qualified candidates who 

will bring a depth of business 

and/or financial expertise 

to the committee,” a 

district press release stated. 

The FOC consists of 

nine members who are appointed 

by the board of 

SOLUTION TO LAST WEEK’s PUZZLE 

education to three-year 

terms that are staggered so 

one-third of the terms expire 

each calendar year. It 

meets monthly in Santa 

Monica. 

The committee’s charge 

is “educating the general 

public concerning school 

finance issues; creating 

reader friendly budget information”; 

and “[reviewing] 

any matters potentially 

having a significant impact 

on district finances before 

the board of education 

takes action.” 

The deadline for applications 

is Friday, Dec. 19, with 

appointments scheduled to 

be made at the Jan. 15 

Board of Education meeting 

at the district offices. 

Application forms are 

available at the Web site: 

http://www.smmusd.org/fis 

cal/application.pdf


SportsSPORTSSportsSPORTSSportsSPORTSSportsSPORTSSports 

Black Panthers Take BU12 Championship 

BIG SMILES—The Black Panthers won the Malibu AYSO BU12 Championship 

game that was held Sunday at Bluffs Park 4-0. Pictured above are 

team members Coach Jon Nokes, Jack Buckley, Linus Gordon—who was 

awarded MVP—Danny Sills, Jake Nokes, Zachary Dunne, Troy Schlobhm, 

Assistant Coach Scott Lewis, bottom row, George Fauntleroy, Lenny Malmoux, 

Alec Willimovsky, Addison Lewis, and Michael Mulvey 

Green Machine Wins AYSO GU12 

HOORAY—The Green Machine won the AYSO U12 playoffs last weekend. Pictured 

above are, front row, left to right: Emma Gallagher, Kelly Aleiso, Lena 

Belvin, Daisy Armstrong, Molly Gallagher; back row, left to right: Grace Driscoll, 

Coach Tom Aleiso, Kate Pitney, Eden Ettenger, Izzy Thompson, Seaira Moore, 

Kate Kiefer, Coach Louise Gallagher, not pictured: Ara Bolander. 

Malibu Youth Water Polo U12 Win for Second Year 

CONGRATULATIONS—The Water Polo U12 finals were held last Sunday 

in Ventura against the Santa Barbara Boys U12 Team. For the second 

season in a row, the U12 Malibu Team have become league champions, 

a first in Malibu U12 Water Polo. Pictured above are the team members: 

Ryan Bartlett, Charlie Dijker, Mathew Awbrey, Jake Dvorksy, Hans Cole, 

Alec Wilimovsky, Coach Colby Trivette, Coach Hayden Goldberg, Owen 

Franz, Henry Buckley, Jens Cole and Oscar Cedillo. 

Sharks Downed 13-6 in CIF-SS Finals 

Sean Merrick scored 

five goals, but the Malibu 

Sharks boys water polo 

team was bested by Cerritos 

High School 13-6 in 

Saturday's Southern Section 

Division IV championship 

game at Wollett 

Aquatics Center in Irvine. 

Coming off a terrific 28-3 

season, Malibu was making 

its title competition 

debut against a two-time 

division title winner. 

Though tied after the first 

quarter, the Cerritos Dons 



CITY COUNCIL 

put their experience to work 

and dominated the rest of 

the game. 

Hometown fans still had 

plenty to cheer about when 

the first title runner-up plaque 

in the water polo program’s 

history was held aloft. 




Local Coastal Program Amendment No. 08-002 - An amendment to the Certified Malibu 

Local Coastal Program Land Use and Zoning Maps to Correct a Discrepancy Between the 

City of Malibu General Plan and Zoning Maps and the Local Coastal Program, Changing the 

Designation from Commercial Visitor Serving-1 to Multi-Family Beachfront for the Property 

Located at 21200 Pacific Coast Highway 

Initiated By: City of Malibu 

Property Owner: Malibu Beachfront Properties, LLC (Herzig) 

Location: 21200 Pacific Coast Highway, within the coastal zone 

APN: 4451-001-042 

Current LCP Zoning: Commercial Visitor Serving-1 (CV-1) 

Proposed LCP Zoning: Multi-Family Beachfront (MFBF) 

City Planner: Bonnie Blue, AICP, Senior Planner 

310-456-2489, extension 258 


(CEQA), the Planning Division has analyzed the proposal as described above. In accordance 

with Public Resources Code Section 21080.9 and CEQA Guideline 15265, approval 

by a local agency as necessary for the preparation and adoption of a Local Coastal Program 

is statutorily exempt from the requirements of CEQA. 

A written staff report will be available at or before the hearing. Following an oral staff report 

at the beginning of the hearing, all persons wishing to address the Council will be provided 

three minutes to address the Council. These time limits may be changed at the discretion of 

the Council. At the conclusion of the testimony, the Council will deliberate and its decision 

will be memorialized in a written resolution. This amendment must be certified by the California 

Coastal Commission before it takes effect. 


hours. Written comments may be presented to the City Council at any time prior to the close 

of the public hearing. 

IF YOU CHALLENGE THE CITY’S ACTION IN COURT, YOU MAY BE LIMITED TO RAIS- 

ING ONLY THOSE ISSUES YOU OR SOMEONE ELSE RAISED AT THE PUBLIC HEAR- 

ING DESCRIBED IN THIS NOTICE, OR IN WRITTEN CORRESPONDENCE DELIVERED 

TO THE CITY, AT OR PRIOR TO THE PUBLIC HEARING. 

If there are any questions regarding this notice, please contact Bonnie Blue, AICP, Senior 

Planner, at 310-456-2489, ext. 258. 

_____________________________________ 


Publish Date: November 27, 2008


atch 

Malibu AWARDSW 

Actors with Strong Local Ties 

Pack Punch in Cast of ‘Milk’ 

CONNECTIONS—Given that Malibuites voted 2-1 against Prop. 8, the new 

Awards Season contender ‘Milk” is expected to resonate with local residents 

who oppose efforts to make second-class citizens of any groups in society. 

Josh Brolin (left) and Oscar winner Sean Penn, who have strong “real-life” ties 

to Malibu, play San Francisco city supervisors Dan White and Harvey Milk in 

the Focus Features release. Like President-elect Barack Obama, Milk was a 

community organizer and a natural politician who broke down barriers. Milk 

was the first openly gay man to be voted into major public office in America and 

successfully fought 1978’s discriminatory Prop. 6 “Briggs Initiative.” The film is 

now playing at five Southland theaters. 

OBITUARY 

Mille May 

July 10, 1929 - Nov. 18, 2008 

Mille May, a longtime Malibu resident, passed away in the early morning hours of Nov. 18, 

2008. She is survived by her husband of 58 years, Jim, and her daughters Sherry, Leslie and 

Holly. 

Mille and Jim built their house in Malibu and moved into it with their young family over 

51 years ago and they truly appreciated their home and wonderful view. 

Mille was generous, intelligent, warm and gracious. She 

always made everyone feel welcome. If you were a plumber and 

were working on the sink, you would be sure to be served lunch. 

Mille was a spectacular gourmet cook who loved to entertain, 

and she was a gifted artist who painted large abstract canvases—several 

of which hung in Guido’s Restaurant for many years. 

She was the love of our lives and will be missed tremendously 

and we feel grateful that her passing was peaceful after a 

long and difficult illness. 

We are lucky to have known this remarkable woman. 

Mille was the daughter of Alfredo and Giovana Melaragno 

of Providence, RI. 

L-E-T-T-E-R-S 

(Letters are continued from 

page 11) 

Editor: 

We want to thank you, on 

behalf of composer Howlett 

Smith and the cast of “The 

Carpenter” musical, for 

your recent help in promoting 

the event performed at 

the Malibu United Methodist 

Church on Nov. 15. 

We’re pleased to report 

that the event was very successful, 

drawing a large and 

very enthusiastic audience. 

Your assistance in making 

your readers aware of the 

performance undoubtedly 

contributed significantly to 

the show’s success. 

We are fortunate to have 

had your support not only 

for this occasion, but also 

for the past performances 

of “The Carpenter.” We 

look forward to future performances 

in your area and 

wish you continued success 

in your community and 

public service endeavors. 

Lew and Gwen Kirk 

All offices of the 

Malibu Surfside 

News will be closed 

Thurs, and Fri., 

Nov. 26 and 27. 

Regular office hours 

will resume on 

Mon., Dec. 1. 

Frank “Bud” Palmer, longtime resident 

of Los Angeles and Malibu, passed away 

peacefully in 

his sleep on 

Friday Nov. 

14, 2008 at his 

home in Leisure 

Village, 

Camarillo. He 

was 95 years 

old. 

Frank Palmer 

was 

born Aug. 23, 

1913 in Aberdeen, 

South 

Dakota. His 

parents Arthur 

Cornell Palmer and Frances Leffingwell 

were from families of early English 

colonial settlers in New England from the 

1600s. His father worked for the railroad 

and as young boy moved with his family to 

Tacoma, Washington where Frank attended 

Stadium High School and worked for 

Gundersen Jewelers where he learned the 

art of jewelry manufacturing from master 

jewelers. 

Frank moved to Los Angeles during the 

depression and worked as a diamond setter 

and master jeweler creating masterpieces 

for many of the finest jewelry 

stores in Southern California. 

In 1939 Frank married Grace Bishop in 

Los Angeles. He served in the U.S. Air 

Force during WW II in France. After 

returning home he started a family and 

Russell Philbrick, after a long battle 

with cancer, died peacefully at 

his home on Nov. 16, 2008. Natalie 

(Tally), his wife of 64 years, was at 

his bedside. 

Russell was born on Oct. 9, 1922 in 

York, Maine. At 18 years of age, he 

joined the U.S. Navy “to see the 

world,” but as it turned out, due to 

World War II, he spent six years in the Pacific area. First 

seeing action in the Aleutian Islands in the north, then on 

to Hawaii and on to the South Pacific. During that time, he 

earned the rating of Chief Electricians Mate. 

In the early years in the navy, his best buddy invited him 

home with him for the weekend to Whittier, California, 

where he was introduced to Tally. Two years later they 

were married on his 22nd birthday at his home in Maine. 

Just after the war ended, Tally was able to go to Hawaii to 

join Russ for his last year at Pearl Harbor Navy Base. 

Back in Whittier, Russ went to work at General Telephone, 

Co., eventually becoming transferred to Santa Monica. 

After 35 years with the company, Russ retired to become 

a true “Malibuite.” He was a very enthusiastic member of 

the Malibu Optimists Club, a docent at the Adamson House 

at Malibu Creek and an Arson Watch member. Also, with 

three young sons, he was very involved with the Cub Scouts 

and later, Sea Scouts. 

Retirement for Russ was filled with activities he loved: 

traveling, sailing, bicycle trips, skiing and golf—always with 

Tally or one or more of his sons, Bill, Mark or Scott. 

Russ also leaves two daughters-in-law, five grandchildren 

and four great grandchildren. 

He will be forever remembered and missed by all those 

who knew and loved him. 

In lieu of flowers, donations in Russell’s memory may be 

made to: Hospice Partners of Southern California, 1919 

Santa Monica Blvd., Ste. 200, Santa Monica, CA 90404. 

OBITUARY 

Frank Dale Palmer 

August 23, 1913 – Nov. 14, 2008 

OBITUARY 

Russell A. Philbrick 

worked as one of the most respected master 

jewelers in Los Angeles for over 50 

years before retiring. Frank worked in the 

Metropolitan Building at 5th and Broadway. 

He first worked for Prentice Ball Diamond 

Setters and Ballard & Ballard 

before going into business for himself as 

Frank D. Palmer, Jeweler. In 1974 Frank 

partnered with Herman Widen at Widen 

Brothers Jewelers and later with Harry 

Wolf & Sons Diamonds before retiring. 

After the death of his wife, Grace, he 

purchased property in Malibu where 

Frank and his son, Jim, developed Malibu 

Vineyards in Decker Canyon, creating one 

of Malibu’s Gold Medal winning premium 

wine vineyards. 

Frank Palmer was respected by everyone 

who knew him. Always willing to help 

someone less fortunate, Frank and his 

wife Grace would invite neighbors with no 

family ties to their home for dinner to celebrate 

Thanksgiving and share with their 

neighbors. 

Frank always lived by the Golden Rule, 

“Do unto others as you would have them 

do unto you.” 

He would always tell his sons and grandson 

to learn something new every day. 

Frank Palmer lived a long and full life 

touching the lives of many who knew him. 

He is survived by his sons Jim Palmer of 

Malibu, John Palmer of Camarillo and 

Grandson, Jonny Palmer of Malibu. 

Funeral arrangements are under the 

direction of Rose Perez Funeral Home in 

Camarillo. Telephone 805-484-6365.


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MALIBU Beach, 


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Isabel Miller 

310-456-RENT 

RENTALS 

NEW! $2500/mo. CORRAL CANYON 2 bedroom 1.5 baths—just seven minutes up Corral 

Cyn. Fantastic views, tons of storage & enclosed garage. Unf. 1 yr. lease. Avail. immediately! 

$4500/mo. MULHOLLAND HWY (close to Kanan). 3 bdrm. 2 ba. house on a 25 acre horse 

ranch. New paint & carpet & updating. Partial ocean vus, The house is separate & private 

from the horse operation. Also avail. @ $13,500/mo. for the entire 25 ac. working horse 

ranch w/complete facilities. 

NEW!!! $6500/mo. LA CHUSA HIGHLANDS Astounding 180 degree ocean views from most 

rooms in this 1 level spacious 3 bdrm. + family room 2.5 bath home! Custom cabinetry, 

ocean view lanai, private patios with spa. (just 5/10ths mile off PCH) 1 yr. lease, unfurnished. 

FEATURED LISTING: $7500/mo. ESCONDIDO BEACHFRONT Bungalow. Original 1950s 

beach house newly decorated & furnished & updated with the latest! Cozy 2 bdrm., 2 bath 

+ office. Kick back on the spacious decks or cuddle in front of the brick fireplace. “Come 

Coast Awhile.” Avail. for holidays, short or longterm. 

$13,500/mo. 25 acre WORKING HORSE RANCH—complete facilities. Room for 50-75 

horses. Call for details. 

$10,000/mo. ENCINAL BLUFFS. Bluff top home w/steps to stunning sandy beach cove! 

2+2 + bonus rm. gated 1.6 ac., lush landscaping, expansive green lawns & pvt. stairs to 

pristine beach. Perfect get-a-way incl. fabulous outdoor entertaining patio.Avail. short term 

only. 1 mo. min. 

$20,000/mo. CARBON BEACH Truly the classic California Beach house! On Malibu’s premier 

Carbon Beach. 1 story 3 + 3 home on 50' of sand. Huge deck, master on water, immaculate 

& fully furnished. Available for short or long term lease until June ’09. No pets please. 

310-456-RENT 

RE Spotlight 

Local Realtor Receives National Ranking 

Wall Street Journal and REAL Trends have named Malibuite 

Chris Cortazzo one of the nation’s top agent by sales 

volume, Coldwell Banker has announced. 

“Coldwell Banker’s Malibu office is proud to have one of 

its agents at the top of the sales charts once again. Chris Cortazzo 

proudly represented his office in the top 50 of the Wall 

Street Journal’s annual ranking of the ‘Real Estate Top 200’ 

at sixth in the category of Top Agents by Sales Volume,” a 

press release stated. 

“The Wall Street Journal/REAL Trends ‘Top 200 Agents’ 

is broken down into four categories, and agents and teams 

are ranked based on the following: Individual by Transactions, 

Individual by Sales Volume, Team by Transactions 

and Team by Sales Volume. Chris Cortazzo placed in the 

Individual by Sales Volume category with almost $2 million,” 

the release said. 

“I couldn’t be more proud of Chris and the Malibu office,” 

said Betty Graham, President and COO of Coldwell Banker 

Residential Greater Los Angeles. “The age-old adage that 

when times get tough, the tough get going could not be truer 

than of Chris. He thrives on challenge and excels at working 

with people, getting them through the toughest negotiations 

and securing the very best transaction results. This ranking 

challenge underscores that Chris is an integral part of a stellar 

company that is committed to providing agents with 

resources to help them do the best job possible.” 

For all your 

local news, 

visit 

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Malibu’s only real 

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MALIBU Beach, 


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RE Spotlight 

Malibu Park Traditional 

This meticulously maintained 

Malibu Park traditional 

home is nestled on 

approximately one acre of 

award-winning organically 

landscaped grounds. The 

house has a large, spacious 

floor plan, and is situated in 

Malibu Park, close to 

schools, beach, equestrian 

park, and National Parklands. 

Owner will carry. 

Offered at $3,895,000. 

For more information, con- 

5946 Busch Drive 

tact Diane Everett, Coldwell 

Banker, 310-317-9324. 

Majestic Mountain Views 

25270 Piuma Road 

BONSALL CANYON . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$3,595,000 

3 Bedroom, 1 1/2 Garden Parcel, Guest House, Pool 

A wonder property with 

beautiful mountain views, 

this special lot has completed 

reports, including 

percolation, geology, soils, 

survey, topo map, preliminary 

plans and approval 

in concept from L.A. 

County. One can build a 

dream home in this amazing 

location. 

Offered at $399,000. 


contact Bill Moss & Christine 

Rodgerson, Coldwell 

Banker, 310-293-5503. 

SANDY BROAD BEACH . . . . . . . . . . . . .$8,995,000 

3 Bedroom, Guest House, New Kitchen 

DAVID CARTER 

310.456.6271 (Direct) • 310.980.4434 (Cell) 

www.MalibuMobileHomes.com 

PARADISE COVE MANUFACTURED HOMES - Malibu 

TERRIFIC REMODEL: Upscale 1+1 beach home. Walk to sandy Cove Beach. Saltillo tile 

flrs & counters. Fenced & private, quality slider to sizable deck. $ 275,000 

STEPS TO THE BEACH: Great little home for year-round living or vacation get-away. 1+1, 

nicely remodeled, singlewide. Fenced, decks. Fully furnished. $ 298,000 

SUNNY LOCATION: Nice creekside 2+1 beach getaway. Large prvt back patio, just 250 yds 

to the sand. & surf. Custom remodel, wood flrs & room to build. Incl furnishings. $ 345,000 

FANTASTIC CUSTOM HOME: 1 bd + 1 ba, just steps to the beach. Fully furnished. Hardwd 

floors, stone bathroom, everything perfect. $ 375,000 

QUIET LOCATION ON BEACH LEVEL: Charming 2+1 with 1,100 sf. Private and sunny, 

front porch, back deck, good parking. Great value. $ 465,000 

AFFORDABLE, NEWLY RENOVATED DOUBLEWIDE: 2 bd + 2 ba and bonus room. Upper 

level location. Light & bright, large fenced yard. Ready to move into. $ 520,000 

CUSTOM BUILT BEACH HOUSE: 2 bedrooms, loft, 2 bathrooms, wood & tile throughout. 

Patios, fenced, private setting and spa tub. 2-car parking. $ 549,000 

WHITEWATER OCEAN VIEWS: 150 yards to the sand! Total custom 2+1 beach home. 

High ceilings, tile & wood floors, decks, grass yard. $ 655,000 

GREAT OPPORTUNITY: Room to expand this 2 bedrm + 1 ba, bluff area home. Largest 

lot in the Park. Fenced with mature trees and privacy. IN ESCROW $ 725,000 

SPECTACULAR WHITEWATER, COASTLINE & OCEAN VIEWS: Perimeter bluff location. 

Charming 2+2, 1,700 sq, wood flrs, fplc & huge decks. IN ESCROW $ 2,033,000 

AWESOME WHITEWATER VIEWS: Complete upscale remodel; hrdwd flrs, stone fplc, 

custom cabinets, tile bathrooms w/granite counters, stunning ktchn with center island. Lg 

wrap-around deck, outdoor BBQ & refrig. Hillside bluff location. $ 1,245,000 

POINT DUME CLUB MANUFACTURED HOMES - Malibu 

PANORAMIC OCEAN & MOUNTAIN VIEWS: Very private 2+2 with bonus rm/ofc, 1,550 sf. 

Nice flr plan, wood flrs, secluded deck. Lovely garden & fruit trees. $ 475,000 

CLOSE TO BEACH EXIT: Outstanding ocean view 2+2. Nice open floor plan, wood flrs, big 

wrap-around deck with ocean, sunset & mountain views. REDUCED $ 495,000 

AFFORDABLE OCEAN VIEW HOME: 3 bdrm + 2 bath + office and craft room. 1,750 sf, 

nice sunny decks and fenced yard. Low space rent. $ 535,000 

NEWLY BUILT: 3+3, 2,300 sf living space. Granite kitchen, wood flrs, spa tub, fplc, French 

drs, decks, landscaped yard with build-in BBQ. Low space rent. $ 595,000 

NEWLY BUILT CRAFTSMAN: Sunset & ocean views. 3+2, 1,760 sf of custom luxury. High 

ceilings, hardwood floors, custom tile, roof deck. $ 975,000 

WHITWEATER, MOUNTAIN & CANYON VIEWS: 2+2+den. Bamboo & travertine floors, 

wrap-around decks, private lawn and gardens. $1,060,000 

STUNNING OCEAN VIEW HOME: Unobstructed views, Custom 2+2 with 1,900 sf. Hi-ceilings, 

marble floors, granite counters. Huge master suite. $1,699,000 

OCEAN VIEW LUXURY: Newly built 3+3, custom 2,200 sq. ft home,. Stone & travertine tile 

floors, gourmet ktchn. Large glass sliders to open decks. Fully landscaped. $1,645,000 

Good Financing Available! 

Terry & Gwen Lucoff 310-317-8391 

SERRA RETREAT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$6,995,000 

Six Bedrooms


THE MALIBUMarketplace 

C L A S S I F I E D 

ADVERTISING 

PROCEDURES 

The rate for classified advertising 

is $32 for 30 words or less. There is 

a charge of 50 cents for each additional 

word over 30. This ad copy 

plus payment may be mailed to 

MSN Classified Advertising, P.O. 

Box 903, Malibu CA 90265. Ads can 

be placed in person for the current 

week’s issue until noon on Tuesday 

at our offices at 28990 Pacific Coast 

Highway, Suite C-116 (PCH and 

Portshead Road, just north of 

Kanan-Dume Road). 

For your convenience, ads may 

also be telefaxed to MSN at 457- 

9908 until noon on Tuesday for the 

current week’s issue. The rate for 

all faxed ads, as well as all classified 

ads billed to open display 

advertising accounts (display ads 

in newspaper during current 

month), is $32 for 30 words or less 

and 50 cents for each word over 30. 

The News reserves the right to 

decline to publish any advertisement, 

to address objections in 

wording and to delete copy to 

match payments submitted with 

an ad. Submission of advertising 

copy to The News is not a guarantee 

of publication or an agreement 

for continued publication. The 

News is not liable for failure to 

publish an advertisement or for 

more than one incorrect insertion 

of an ad. Liability is limited to the 

cost of the advertising space only, 

with maximum liability being the 

cost of the first incorrect ad or 

republication of the correction. 

All offices of The News are open 

Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and 

Friday from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. and 

Wednesday from 9 a.m.-1 p.m. 

There is an ad copy drop-off box 

at the main MSN entrance for after 

hours use. For additional information 

about advertising in “The 

Community Forum of Malibu,” 

contact 457-2112, 457-4235 or 457- 

NEWS (6397). 

ASTROLOGY 

RALFEE FINN 

specializes in 

Transformational 

Astrology. 

For information 

about readings, call 

1-888-937-9264 

Write to Ralfee Finn at 

Post Office Box 343 

New York, NY 10025 

You can visit her 

web site www.aquariumage.com or 

email her at ralfee@aquariumage.com 

BUSINESS FOR SALE 

Exotic succulent, cactus plant 

grower looking for enthusiastic 

plant lover to invest or buy 10year-old 

collection. Thousands of 

plants, some 30 years old. 

$250,000 write off as business. 

760-213-5021. 

1218 

FIREWOOD 

Seasoned firewood. Hardwood, 

softwood, mixed or stovewood. 

Firewood racks and stacking available. 

Call Steve at Lumberjack 

Firewood 7 days a week for prices 

and delivery schedule. 310-457- 

4274 or 310-463-2947. 

FOR SALE 

010809 

High Tech Health Sauna. 2-person 

model, modular design, top 

quality materials, excellent quality. 

See at hightechhealth.com. New 

condition, $1100. Call 310-924- 

5026. 

1127 

Cash paid for pre- ’65 silver 

dimes, quarters, halves. 400 percent 

face value paid in cash. Easy 

way to sell old coins for tremendous 

profit. Call anytime, Bob, 

310-924-9901. 


GARAGE SALES 

Dume Gift Sale. New sweaters: 

cashmere, alpaca, merino, Scandinavian 

hand knits: Guatemala/ 

Andean imports, fancy beaded 

dresses, gifts, etc. Way down the 

driveway, 7322 Birdview. Sat./ 

Sun., 10 a.m.-3 p.m. 


Designer clothes, dining room, 

end, coffee tables, lamps, electronics, 

roller blades, down-filled 

comforters, linens, decorative pillows, 

more! Exceptional items! 

Sat., Nov. 29, 9 a.m.-3 p.m. 29528 

Harvester Rd., Malibu, 90265, off 

Busch Dr. 1127 

✩ ANIMAL ✩ 

STARS of the WEEK 

Thirty Dogs Saved From Puppy Mill 

Last week Last Chance for Animals went to three puppy mills and rescued all different 

breeds of dogs. Thirty different breeds of dogs were crated and housed in rows and rows of 

fencing and metal roofing. Thousands of dogs barked, many tried but had been de-barked. 

The Brittany Foundation is housing thirty of the dogs until they can get them medical care 

and can find them homes. There will be an adoption for these adorable dogs in Malibu on 

Nov. 29, at the entrance to The Malibu Country Mart from 12 to 4. If you can’t adopt or 

foster right now please consider donating to help pay for the medical care for these beautiful 

souls. $250 is all it takes to spay or neuter, clean teeth, vaccinate and micro chip, too! 

Brent-Air Animal Hospital has been giving Last Chance for Animals a great deal in helping 

the puppy mill dogs they rescue. Please contact the Brittany Foundation for more information. 

Phone: 661-713-5240. 

Email: brittany_dogs@yahoo.com 

http://brittanyfoundation.homestead.com/ 

Last Chance for Animals will keep fighting for the rights of these 

poor abused dogs so no more pet shops sell puppies! 

Video of Yorkies in Malibu-http://ca.youtube.com/watch?v=g2XD5pp6yp8 

Video of two Akitas in Malibu -http://ca.youtube.com/watch?v=AiYb5tF7_WY 

Neither The News nor any of the animal volunteers can determine the 

appropriateness of a particular animal for a prospective adopter. 

Agoura Animal Shelter • 29525 Agoura Road, Agoura Hills. 

818-991-0071 

http://animalcare.lacounty.gov 

GARDENING 

Longtime experience in gardening 

and horse care in Malibu. U.S. 

residency card, CA drivers license, 

own transportation. Looking to 

work full time gardening and caring 

for horses for one family. Call 

Rudi, 323-371-6160 or 310-457- 

2904. 1127 

Garcia Gardening Service. 

Landscaping, maintenance, 

planting, clean-up, low-voltage 

lights, sprinkler systems. Everything 

your garden needs. Call 

Efren at 818-881-8523 or 310- 

733-7414. 

GRAPHICS 

HANDYMEN 


Brick, block, ceramic Saltillo tile, 

stucco, retaining walls, decks, 

plumbing, electric, etc. Any handiwork. 

References and free estimates. 

Please call Paulo or Raul, 

310-308-1425, 310-531-3644. 

1204 

Repairs and projects: carpentry, 

mechanical, concrete, stucco, minor 

electrical and plumbing, shelving, 

sheds, work stations, organizers, 

assembly and installation of 

toys, artwork, displays. Terence J. 

Oehlberg, Contractor. 310-457- 

8491, st. lic. 518294. 

1204 

Reliable, experienced, cheerful 

handyman. Will repair, connect, 

assemble, install, fix, paint, 

hang and clean-up… Free estimates—no 

job too small! Repair 

it now and relax! Call, I’m in 

Malibu, 310-456-8707. 

HAULING 

1204 

Happy Hauling Malibu. Hauling 

single items to gigantic loads. Residential 

and commercial clean-up. 

Yards, closets, storage, houses 

and furniture moving. New 17-foot 

moving van! We love helping out 

with anything you need help with! 

7 days, 310-228-8158. 


HOMECARE 

Caregiver/caretaker, houseman. 

W. Mal. Resident. Will drive, shop, 

cook, maintain, repair and enable. 

Please call Joe at 310-871-3220. 

HOME SERVICES 


Plumbing/Heating. Get your 

heating system clean and serviced 

and breathe better. 24-hour 

service. Water heater, disposal, 

toilets, sinks, drain cleaning. 28 

years in business. Lic. #404996. 

All American Contractor 1. 310- 

925-8030. 1127 

HORSES 

3 great trail geldings for sale! 

1—7 yr.-old 15.1 H. bay Kentucky 

saddle horse, 2—5 yr.-old 

Rocky Mts. (1) grey, 15.2 H, (1) 

palomino 15 H. Excellent manners, 

very friendly disposition, 

easy to handle. $7000 each. 

Val, 310-457-1617. 


Boarding near the beach and 

mountain trails. Riding ring and 

track. Groom available. Open 7 

days. Arena lights. Hot and cold 

wash rack. Turnout daily. Trainer 

available. 310-457-4146. 

HOUSECLEANING 


L.V.M. Domestics, 818-705-0295, 

offers nannies/housekeepers 

LI/LO, housecleaning. Reliable, 

honest, own transportation, references. 

20 years in business, 818- 

705-0295, 7 days. 1127 

Professional service. We make 

your home or business star 

sparkling clean. Serving the community 

for over 13 years. The best 

in housekeeping for the best price. 

Good references. Call Bertha, 

home: 323-754-6873 or cell: 213- 

393-1419. 010109 

INDUSTRIAL PROPERTY 

Industrial shops, “New” 600'- 

2400', for sale or lease. City 

of Oxnard (20-30 PCH minutes 

from Malibu), 10 x 12-roll 

door, office, bathroom, 15' 

ceilings. No automotive, vehicle 

storage OK. 818-760- 

7386, www.arcturusproperty.com. 

020509 

✭Find the 

Lucky Star 

in the ad 

you placed in the 

Malibu Marketplace 

and 

WIN 

Two Tickets to 

the Malibu Theatre! 

✭ 

LAS VEGAS REAL ESTATE 

Invest in Las Vegas. Market 

prices down 40%-50%. Buy and 

rent/positive cash flow. Mgmt. 

available. Jeffrey Thomas Barton, 

broker. www.jtbnevada.com, 800- 

403-1988/310-849-5309. 

LOST 

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Lost keys! Fri., Nov. 7 at Zuma 

Arco station. Reward. Nancy, 310- 

924-9841. 

NURSING 


Registered nurse, 30 years experience 

in conventional medicine 

and complementary health care. 

Available for short or long-term assignments, 

house calls and senior 

assistance. Please phone Joni at 

310-457-9097. 

✭ 

1218 

OFFICE SPACE 

West Malibu office space at bottom 

of Kanan. Quiet, convenient, 

accessible. $375/mo. 310-795- 

8867. 

PAINTING 


Quality interior and exterior 

housepainting. No job too big or 

too small. Best quality materials. 

Local and national references. 

Clean, neat workmanship. No 

mess. Phone Steve at 310-456- 

6534. 


A Pacific Painting. Residential, 

commercial and industrial. Interior 

and exterior. Dry wall, plaster, 

stucco, repair, pressure washing, 

new construction. Bonded and insured. 

Lic. # 908913. 310-954- 

7170. 

PET SITTING 

0109 

CUSTOM PAINTING 

Commercial & 

Residential License 

#816325 

Interior & Exterior 

Faux Finishes - Stain 

Oil Paints - Sealers 

Epoxy Coating - Lacquers 

(310) 435-7551 

Pet companion for the holidays. 

Stay in or visit. References available. 

Nancy, 310-924-9841. 

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THE MALIBUMarketplace 

C L A S S I F I E D 

PLANTS 

GROWERS 

LIQUIDATION 

Ficus Nitida Trees 

Locally Grown in Malibu 

5 gal = 5+ ft. tall 

15 gal = 7+ ft. tall 

RENTALS 

$ 8. 00 ea. 

$ 23. 00 ea. 

24" boxes = 9-10 ft. tall $ 100. 00 ea. 

More than 50,000 to choose from 

Minimum orders 

By appointment only 

Mike at 310-457-1054 and 

Taurino at 310-589-0247 

Below Wholesale Prices 

We have compost too! 

Delivery available 

Historic Malibu home, built in 

1926. Must see! 1 1/2 miles up 

Las Flores Canyon. Ocean/ 

canyon views. Fireplace, hardwood 

floors, granite, stained glass. 

3.5 bd., 2 ba. Charming. 

$7000/mo., electrical, water included. 

Paul, 310-456-3728. 


Ocean view, 1 bd. guest house. 

Full bath, deck, washer/dryer, 

stove, refrigerator. Very private. 

No pets. 1-yr. lease, $1700/mo. 

Call Tom, 310-779-2601. 


2 rooms available in Point Dume 

home for one person only. Private 

entrance, walk to beach, shared 

kitchen, parking. $1300/mo., utilities 

included. 310-924-4312. 


RENTALS 

Malibu Park studio apt. Great 

mountain views, kitchenette, full 

bath, private entrance, $1500/mo. 

310-266-7053, cell. 


Views, views, views! Live the 

Malibu dream life, 3 bd., 3 ba. in 

private end unit of Zuma Bay villas. 

New paint and carpet, tennis 

court, pool, and Jacuzzi. Gated 

community. Longterm rental desired. 

Minimum 3 mo. rental, 

$5500/mo. $6000/mo., furnished. 

310-702-5946. 

1218 

Small apartment for one quiet 

man. Very remote on a mountain 

overlooking the ocean. Gated, 

silent and serene. Near County 

Line. W/D, air, kitchen stove, etc. 

No pets. $1200/mo. with utilities. 

First and last. 310-457-9108. 


Charming 2 bd., Cape Cod, 1/2 

block to beach in Las Flores 

Canyon. Private fenced yard. Pet 

OK. New paint and hardwood 

floors. Beside creek and new park. 

$2700/mo., 310-456-8153. 


Guest house for rent. 1 bd., and 

2 full ba. Fireplace, hardwood 

floors, nice view, Jacuzzi tub, 

walk-in closet, possible second 

bedroom. 1200 sq. ft. Laundry 

room. $2500/mo. 310-457-3588. 

1211 

Malibu—$1350-$1395/mo. 

Surfrider Beach. Ocean view studios. 

Newly remodeled. Includes 

utilities, cable and parking. Laundry 

room on premises. 310-456- 

6559. 

1211 

RENTALS 

Breathtaking ocean view, 2story 

home, 3 bd., 2 1/2 ba., 

fireplace, large fenced yard 

with many fruit trees. Year 

lease, $4100/mo. 310-403-3737. 

www.maliburentals.com. 

1211 

2 bd., 2 ba. condo with fireplace, 

attached garage, and in unit with 

laundry. Gated complex with 

pools, Jacuzzis and gym. 4240 

Lost Hills Rd., #201. Can include 

W/D and refrigerator. $1795/mo. 

818-599-1086, 818-880-8075. 

0122 

Malibu Gardens 3 bd., 2 ba. condo. 

Huge decks and storage. 2-car 

garage. Pool, spa. $2950/mo., 

year lease. First, last, security. 

Good credit. Terry Lucoff, agent, 

310-924-1045. 

1204 

Prime beach apartments, near 

central Malibu, tide pools, snorkeling, 

fireplace, clean and bright, 

Santa Monica to Catalina ocean 

view. One-bd., $2200/mo. 2-bd. 

unit, $3200/mo. No dogs, references 

required. 310-456-6736. 

1204 

Tivoli Cove. 1 bd. and 1 ba. 

downstairs room with private entrance. 

Front row, just steps to 

sand. Shabby Chic décor, granite, 

stainless kitchen, remodeled bath, 

spa, tub, ocean view. $2700/mo. 

Sherry, 818-395-2080. 

1204 

Available Jan. 1, 2009. Beautiful 

2 bd. guest house in Broad Beach 

area. Breathtaking views. Ample 

parking. W/D $2500/mo., first, last 

and security deposit. 310-457- 

2933. 


RENTALS 

Amazing ocean views. W. Malibu 

on PCH. Guest house on 2.5 

acre private gated property. 1 bd., 

2 full ba. Fireplace, outdoor patio 

and shower. Laundry hook-up, 

pets OK. $2850/mo. + deposit. 

310-922-2693. 


Malibu Bay Club. Bachelor w/private 

entrance, balcony, Jacuzzi, 

10' closet, parking, W/D, utilities included. 

Ocean side. Pool, hot tub. 

Month-to-month. $1350/mo. 888- 

394-3603. 

1224 

Upper Corral Canyon guest unit, 

very sunny and safe. Killer views, 

brand new, huge decks and laundry. 

Single person, 6 min. to PCH, 

no smoking. No dogs. $1450/mo., 

lease, 310-562-7709. 


Broad Beach guest house. On the 

beach. Panoramic views every 

room. 1 bd., 2 full baths. Large 

deck. Immaculate. Privacy. Serenity. 

Separate from main house. Furnished/unfurnished. 

Parking. 

$3500/mo. 310-589-9838. 

010809 

Malibu. $1350/mo.-$1395/mo. 

Surfrider Beach ocean view studios. 

Newly remodeled. Includes 

utilities, cable and parking. Laundry 

room on premises. 310-456-6559. 

1211 

Pt. Dume Club. Light, bright, airy 

3 bd./2.5 ba. home with high ceilings, 

open floor plan, spacious 

rooms. Great community with 

clubhouse, pool, spa and tennis 

court. $4200/ mo., agent—Susan 

Monus, 310-589-2477. 

1211 

RENTALS 

The best ocean view in Malibu. 

Completely remodeled 2-story condo. 

2 bd., 2 ba., small office. All new 

kitchen, bathrooms, carpets, 

drapes. Tennis, pool, sauna, gated. 

$2600/mo. 310-403-3737. 

SERVICES 

1204 

Organizer. I shop, run errands, 

pick up dry cleaning, organize closet 

space or any other rooms, including 

garage. Excellent references. 

CA drivers license. Call 

Beth, 818-857-1345. 1127 

PHOTOGRAPHY 

PHOTOGRAPHY 

Weddings and Events 

FRANK LAMONEA 

818-706-1138 

PHOTOGRAPHY 

PHOTOGRAPHY 

SECRETARY 

30 Years in Malibu 

Carol on call 

310-457-3120 

Scripts, Book Ms. 

Resumes, Mailing Lists 

Legal Briefs, Notary, Editing 

Ghost Writing, Member WGAw 

SITUATION WANTED 

Malibu mom and artist needs 

guest quarters for one only. Perfect 

tenant: quiet, respectful, beyond 

responsible, praying for affordable 

rent. Helpful with pets, 

kids and property management. 

Many local references. 310-804- 

5795. 1218 

TREE TRIMMING 

Environmental Tree Care, Inc. 

Complete tree service and fully 

insured. Serving the community 

for the past 20 years. Give us a 

call for professional service. Lic. 

#725258. 310-456-5969. 

VACATION RENTALS 

042409 

Skiing and snowboarding. Mammoth 

Mountain townhouse. Winter 

weekends available. 4 bd., 3 full 

ba., comfortably sleeps 10. Indoor 

pool, Jacuzzi, fireplace, W/D, maid 

service. Weekends, $375/night. 

Sun.-Thurs., $200/night. 818-599- 

1086, 818-880-8075. 0122 

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TOP OF THE WORLD 

Malibu: Put your finishing touches on this nearly 

completed home. Over 4300 sq. ft. on 6 acres 

with ocean views from South Bay to Point 

Dume. Private & gated. 

$1,745,000 

Chris Frost/Brant Didden 310.456.5621 

RARE MALIBU ROAD CONDO 

Malibu: Exquisite 2 bedroom, 2 bath beachfront 

condo in best complex on Malibu Road. All the 

rooms on the water with a large private 

beachfront deck & top of the line finishes! 

$3,950,000 

Jeff Chertow/Paul Woodman 310.456.6771 

CRAFTSMAN BEACH BUNGALOW 

Malibu Point Dume Club: Three bedroom/two 

bath custom built mobile home. Ocean views, 

Viking kitchen, vaulted ceilings, hardwood 

floors, fireplace, open floor plan. Must see. 

www.pdc26.com. Motivated seller. 

$895,000 

Coco Costigan-Daniels 310.456.6771 

4.5 ACRES ANACAPA VIEW 

Malibu: Whitewater ocean views, sunsets, city 

lights. See it all from th is spectacular property. 

Huge frontage. All reports available. Priced to 

sell! 

$1,495,000 

Chris Frost 310.456.5621 

MALIBU ROAD 

Malibu: One of the last sandy beach lots. Water 

meter at site. Build your dream home on this 

deep, sandy parcel. Close in location and off 

PCH. Great opportunity. 

$7,495,000 

Jack Pritchett 310.456.5621 

CENTRAL MALIBU 

Malibu: 2.9 acres with views of Surfrider and 

Malibu Pier. Gated with designs ready for a 

new home. La Costa Beach Club and tennis 

rights. Full reports. 

$895,000 


Pritchett-Rapf Cross Creek: 310.456.5621 

It’s different here. 

MALIBU’S ULTIMATE RANCH 

Malibu: Only 8 minutes from Zuma Beach is 320 

acres of Malibu’s finest ranchland. 2 homes, 

lakes, tons of flat & useable. Great ocean views. 

Potential for 3 vineyard/equestrian estates. 

$17,900,000 

Kirk Murray 310.456.5621 

POINT DUME CLUB 

Malibu: Fantastic ocean, mountain and sunset 

views from this well priced move-in condition 

home. Two bedrooms, two baths, with a bonus 

room. Garden, private deck, open floor plan. 

Low space rent. 

$475,000 

Kirk Murray 310.456.5621 

SPACIOUS TOP ROW CONDO 

Malibu: 2 bedrooms plus a loft that makes a great 

third bedroom! Complex has lush landscaping and 

lovely pool and spa! Perfect for a remodel! 

$759,900 

Allison Ray 310.456.5621 

OCEAN VIEW PROPERTY 

Malibu: Spectacular 5 acre property. Full architectural 

drawings and coastal approval for 5960 

sq. ft. house, guest house and 3 car garage. 

Many permits ready to be pulled! 

$1,500,000 


BEACHFRONT LAND 

Malibu: Approximately 75' of beach frontage 

with open beach and endless views to the west. 

Plans by Doug Burdge architects have been 

submitted to city for a 3-level 6 bedroom, 6.5 

bath home. www.malibubeachlot.com 

Gayle Pritchett 310.456.5621 

OVER 5 ACRES 

Malibu: Ocean & city light views from 3 

contiguous parcels. Multi million dollar 

neighborhood. Close to all utilities. Great access 

to west side and West Valley. Very private. 

$795,000 


STUNNING ARCHITECTURAL 

Malibu: Overlooking Malibu Park, this ED Niles 

designed home offers incredible ocean views 

from Palos Verdes to Catalina to the Channel 

Islands. 4 bedrooms, 6 baths, private master 

pool. Also available. 

For lease @ $12,500/mo 

Gayle Pritchett 310.456.5621 

LAS TUNAS BEACHFRONT 

Malibu Beach: Recently remodeled Las Tunas 

beachfront home. 4 bedrooms, 4 baths, including 

a full attached studio w/kitchen and bath. Lots of 

outdoor deck space. Beautiful master w/fireplace 

and spa tub. 

$5,200,000 Also available for lease @ $13,000/mo 

Gayle Pritchett/Matt Ogden 310.456.5621 

FIRST TIME ON MARKET IN 30 YEARS! 

Malibu: Wonderfully located 3 bedroom, 2 bath 

home on a flat, corner lot with ocean and 

canyon views! Many doors lead to meticulously 

landscaped, grassy yard and patio area! 5 min 

to PCH. 

$1,195,000 

Susan Cosentino 310.456.6771 

READY TO GO! 

Malibu: 20 acre property with views and privacy. 

Two huge, flat building pads. Utilities to site. 

Reports done. Plans for 5500 sq. ft. house, guest 

house, barn and more! 

$2,200,000 


FLAT 10 ACRE SITE 

Malibu: Close in, ocean view property to build 

ultimate Malibu Estate. 10 almost all useable 

acres with wide open views. Plenty of privacy. 

This won’t last! 

$4,200,000 


OCEAN VIEW ESTATE WITH POOL 

Topanga: Light & modern architectural with 4 

bedrooms, large office, 3.5 baths. Stunning & 

spacious kitchen, 2 story living room. On 2 

acres with room for horses. 

Photos: www.garyharryman.com 

$2,249,000 

Gary Harryman/Mariline Feron 310.455.4363 

Offices in Malibu and Topanga 

Colony: 310.456.6771 

Topanga: 310.455.4363 

1.6 ACRES ON MALIBU ROAD 

Malibu: Magical ocean view property. Includes 

3 separate and adjacent parcels with 3 conditional 

certificates of compliance. Deeded beach 

rights. Geology reports and survey available. 

$3,500,000 


CARBON BEACH PENTHOUSE 

Malibu: Beautiful, light and bright 2 bedroom 

condo on the water at Carbon beach! Great 

building offering controlled access and a pool. 

Perfectly located in Central Malibu. 

$2,495,000 

Jeff Chertow/Lenny Goldsmith 310.456.6771 

RESORT STYLE LIVING! 

Malibu: Stunning whitewater ocean views from 

upgraded 2 bedroom, 2.5 bath beauty. This one 

has it all: top-floor, corner unit, double balcony, 

2 fireplaces. Amenities include volleyball, tennis 

courts, pool, steps to surf and beach. 

$995,000 

Susan Cosentino 310.456.6771 

2.3 CLOSE IN ACRES 

Malibu: with drop dead coastline views. Just 

1.5 miles from PCH. Easy access, gently sloping 

plateau, great area. If you’re looking for a deal 

this is it. 

$450,000 


PRIVATE WITH VIEWS 

Malibu: 3/4 acre lot in private and quiet neighborhood. 

Sensational ocean and city light views. 

Active regional planning approval and architectural 

plans for 2400 sq. ft. SFR. 

$159,000 


MID CENTURY MODERN RANCH 

Topanga: Exquisitely designed home set perfectly 

on five private acres. Open views with true 

indoor/outdoor feel. Pool, riding and boarding 

area. Mature landscaping. A must see! 

$3,125,000 

Brant Didden/Chris Frost 310.456.5621 

MASTERPIECE ON THE SAND 

Malibu: Stunning three level masterpiece on 

Malibu Rd. Offering 4 bedrooms, 4.5 baths 

with multiple oceanfront decks. Open floor 

plan. Gourmet kitchen, private rooftop 

deck and garden. 

$11,950,000 

Jeff Chertow/Dan Dillon 310.456.6771 

PARADISE COVE BLUFF & BEACH ESTATE 

Malibu: Oceanfront bluff & beach property with 

incredible sweeping views of Pt Dume to Palos 

Verdes. This 3 acre compound includes a main 

house, 2 bdrm/1bth guest house & two beach 

houses. Truly a unique investment property. 

$24,000,000 

Gayle Pritchett/David Carter 310.456.5621 

LUXURY BEACH LEASE 

Malibu: Gorgeous & elegantly furnished Big Rock 

beachfront residence. Private entrance w/security. 

Retractable staircase to beach. All the amenities 

w/top-of-the-line appliances, flat-screen 

tv’s, large master w/steam shwr. Includes utilities. 

Lease term negotiable. $9,950/month 

Matthew Ogden 310.456.5621 

9 OCEAN VIEW ACRES 

Malibu: Gorgeous ocean views from this private 

and serene building site in Western Malibu. 

Area shows good geology. Priced well! 

$275,000 


OCEAN VIEW BUILDABLE LOT 

Malibu: Adjacent close-in lots with stunning views 

of the ocean and mountains. Reports and plans 

for a 4,600 sq. ft. modern design home by 

renowned architect Vitus Matare. 

$389,000 


OCEAN VIEW ESTATE ON 7 ACRES 

Topanga: Ocean view compound with 6 bedrooms, 

6.5 baths, including 2 separate guest 

apartments & maids quarters. Hardwood & slate 

floors, viewing decks, lawn, 7 acres. 

$2,799,000 

Gary Harryman & Gayle Pritchett 310.456.5621 

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